AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE SENATE

SEN. EDWARDS

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The Authority shall consist of nine voting members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, who shall serve for terms of four years and may be reappointed for one additional term. Two members shall represent passenger rail interests in the Commonwealth including high-speed rail, inner-city passenger rail and commuter rail, and Virginia Railway Express. One member shall represent Class I railroad interests in the Commonwealth, and one member shall represent short line railroad interests in the Commonwealth.

For the initial appointments only, four of the appointments may be for terms of two years so as to allow for staggered terms. Such initial two-year terms shall not count against the term limitation. Vacancies shall be filled by gubernatorial appointment for any unexpired term.

The Authority shall annually elect from its membership a chairman and vice chairman, who shall continue to hold such office until their respective successors are elected. Five members of the authority shall constitute a quorum.