Virginia Code 10.1-1001: Cave Board; qualifications; officers
A. The Cave Board is continued within the Department of Conservation and Recreation and shall consist of the Director of the Department of Historic Resources, or his designee, serving in an ex officio capacity and eleven citizens of Virginia appointed by the Governor for four-year terms. Appointments shall be made on the basis of activity and knowledge in the conservation, exploration, study and management of caves.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 10.1-1001
- Board: means the Cave Board. See Virginia Code 10.1-1000
- cave: includes or is synonymous with cavern, sinkhole, natural pit, grotto, and rock shelter. See Virginia Code 10.1-1000
- Department: means the Department of Conservation and Recreation. See Virginia Code 10.1-100
- Director: means the Director of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. See Virginia Code 10.1-100
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
B. The Cave Board shall meet at least three times a year. Six members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Board shall annually elect a chairman, vice-chairman and recording secretary and such other officers as the Board deems necessary.
1979, c. 433, §§ 9-152.1, 9-152.2; 1980, c. 745; 1984, c. 750; 1985, c. 448; 1988, c. 891; 1989, c. 656.