Title 2.2. Administration of Government
Chapter 26. Councils
Article 11. Council on Women.
§ 2.2-2630. Council on Women; purpose; membership; terms; chairman.A. The Council on Women (the "Council") is established as an advisory council, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100, in the executive branch of state government. The purpose of the Council shall be to advise the Governor on matters pertaining to women and ways to improve their educational, professional, cultural, and governmental status within the Commonwealth.
B. The Council shall consist of 21 members from the Commonwealth at large and one of the Governor's Secretaries as defined in § 2.2-200, ex officio with full voting privileges, all to be appointed by the Governor. Appointments shall be for terms of four years, except appointments to fill vacancies, which shall be for the unexpired terms. The ex officio member shall serve a term coincident with his term of office. A majority of the membership of the Council shall constitute a quorum.
C. The Council shall elect from its membership a chairperson and vice-chairperson.
1970, c. 685, § 9-116; 1972, c. 632; 1985, cc. 448, 497; 1991, c. 563; 2001, c. 844; 2012, c. 502; 2020, c. 57.
§ 2.2-2631. Powers and duties of Council.The Council shall have the following powers and duties to:
1. Determine the studies and research to be conducted by the Council;
2. Collect and disseminate information regarding the status of women in the Commonwealth and the nation;
3. Advise the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Governor's Secretaries on matters pertaining to women in the Commonwealth and the nation;
4. Establish and award scholarships pursuant to regulations and conditions prescribed by the Council; and
5. Develop programs and projects on matters pertaining to women in the Commonwealth and the nation through public-private partnerships.
1985, c. 497, § 9-116.1; 2001, c. 844; 2012, c. 502; 2020, c. 57.