A. The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter are for the benefit of the residents of the Commonwealth and the promotion of their safety, health, welfare, knowledge, benefit, convenience, and prosperity.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 23.1-3005

  • Medical School: means the Eastern Virginia Medical School. See Virginia Code 23.1-3000
  • Project: means any medical educational institution and medical facility, including colleges, schools, and divisions offering undergraduate and graduate programs for the health professions and sciences and such other courses of study as may be appropriate; medical and paramedical facilities; such other facilities deemed by the board as consistent with the powers and purposes of Eastern Virginia Medical School; all related and supporting facilities; and all necessary, desirable, or incidental lands, buildings, improvements, and other appurtenances and equipment. See Virginia Code 23.1-3000

B. The operation and maintenance of any project that the Medical School may undertake constitutes the performance of an essential governmental function.

2016, c. 588.