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2020 SESSION
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Title 2.2 a chapter numbered 4.2:2, consisting of a section numbered 2.2-435.12, as follows:
§ 2.2-435.12. Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; duties.
The position of Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (the Director) is created. The Director shall be appointed by the Governor. The Director shall (i) develop a sustainable framework to promote inclusive practices across state government; (ii) implement a measurable, strategic plan to address systemic inequities in state government practices; and (iii) facilitate methods to turn feedback and suggestions from state employees, external stakeholders, and community leaders into concrete equity policy.