2011 Code of Virginia
Title 30 GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Chapter 49 Virginia Commission on the Centennial of the Woodrow Wilson Presidency (30-319 thru 30-325)
30-323 (Contingent effective and expiration dates - See notes) Powers and duties of the Commission...
30-323. (Contingent effective and expiration dates - See notes) Powers and duties of the Commission.
The Virginia Commission on the Centennial of the Woodrow Wilson Presidency shall have the following powers and duties:
1. Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement statewide programs, events, and activities appropriate to commemorate the centennial of Woodrow Wilson's election and presidency from 1912 through 1921.
2. Appoint and establish an Advisory Council composed of nonlegislative citizens at large who have demonstrated knowledge and expertise concerning the life, presidency, and legacy of Woodrow Wilson, have an interest in the centennial of his election and presidency, and agree to serve in a voluntary capacity. Members of the Advisory Council shall serve without compensation or reimbursement for expenses as provided in 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825.
3. Seek, receive, and expend gifts, grants, donations, bequests or other funds from any source to support the work of the Commission; implement plans for the centennial commemoration; and facilitate the objectives of this chapter.
4. Promote and encourage research and scholarship on and an interdisciplinary examination of (i) the life, presidency, contributions, and legacy of Woodrow Wilson and (ii) the historical importance of his presidency to the American presidency, scholarship, international and domestic relations, and political and social systems.
5. Offer educational and cultural opportunities to increase historical literacy of the Woodrow Wilson election and presidency, highlight significant events and achievements during his administrations, and assess the effect of his presidency on contemporary society.
6. Encourage civic, historical, educational, economic, and other organizations throughout Virginia to organize and participate in activities to expand the understanding and appreciation of the significance of Woodrow Wilson's election and presidency.
7. Identify and implement various means to increase public knowledge and awareness of Woodrow Wilson, including ways to memorialize and preserve his history and legacy in Virginia, particularly among children and young adults throughout the Commonwealth.
8. Promote the development and conduct of programs designed to involve all citizens in activities that commemorate the centennial of Woodrow Wilson's election and presidency.
9. Seek the assistance and collaboration of diverse organizations and interested parties, in Virginia and out of state, with expertise or experience in order to facilitate the Commission's work.
10. Submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual report for publication as a report document as provided in the procedures of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for the processing of legislative documents and reports. The chairman shall submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual executive summary of the interim activity and work of the Commission no later than the first day of each regular session of the General Assembly. The executive summary shall be submitted for publication as a report document as provided in the procedures of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for the processing of legislative documents and reports and shall be posted on the General Assembly's website.
11. Perform such other duties, functions, and activities as the Commission deems necessary to facilitate and implement the objectives of this chapter.
(2010, c. 667.)
