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2011 Code of Virginia
Title 2.2 ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT.
Chapter 2 Governor's Secretaries (2.2-200 thru 2.2-233)
2.2-230 Position established; agencies for which responsible; additional duties

Universal Citation:
VA Code § 2.2-230 (2001 through Reg Session)
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2.2-230. Position established; agencies for which responsible; additional duties.

The position of Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security (the Secretary) is created. The Secretary shall be responsible to the Governor for the following agencies: Department of Veterans Services, Secure Commonwealth Panel, Veterans Services Foundation, Virginia Military Advisory Council, and Virginia War Memorial Foundation. The Governor may, by executive order, assign any other state executive agency to the Secretary, or reassign any agency listed above to another Secretary.

The Secretary shall by reason of professional background have knowledge of veterans affairs, military affairs, law enforcement, public safety, or emergency management and preparedness issues, in addition to familiarity with the structure and operations of the federal government and of the Commonwealth.

(2011, cc. 780, 858.)

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