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2022 SESSION
22106841DBe it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That §§ 10.1-1301, 10.1-1401, and 62.1-448 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 10.1-1301. State Air Pollution Control Board; membership; terms; vacancies.
The State Air Pollution Control Board shall be composed of
seven members appointed as follows: three members appointed by the
Governor for four-year terms; two members appointed by the Senate
Committee on Rules from a list recommended by the Senate Committee on
Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources; and two members appointed by
the Speaker of the House from a list recommended by the House Committee on
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources. Members shall be appointed for
terms of four years. Vacancies other than by expiration of term shall be
filled by the Governor appointing authority by appointment for
the unexpired term.
§ 10.1-1401. Virginia Waste Management Board continued.
A. The Virginia Waste Management Board shall consist of seven
Virginia residents appointed as follows: three members appointed by the
Governor for terms of four years; two members appointed by the Senate
Committee on Rules from a list recommended by the Senate Committee on
Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources; and two members appointed by
the Speaker of the House from a list recommended by the House Committee on
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources. Members shall be appointed for
terms of four years. The members of the Board shall be citizens of the
Commonwealth and shall be selected from the Commonwealth at large on the basis
of merit without regard to political affiliation. Members shall, by their
education, training, or experience, be knowledgeable of waste management and
shall be fairly representative of agriculture, conservation, industry, and
public health. Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be
filled by the Governor appointing authority for the unexpired
portion of the term.
B. The Board shall adopt rules and procedures for the conduct of its business.
C. The Board shall elect a chairman from among its members.
D. A quorum shall consist of four members. The decision of a majority of those present and voting shall constitute a decision of the Board; however, a vote of the majority of the Board membership is required to constitute a final decision on certification of site approval. Meetings may be held at any time or place determined by the Board or upon call of the chairman or upon written request of any two members. All members shall be notified of the time and place of any meeting at least five days in advance of the meeting.
§ 62.1-44.8. Number, appointment and terms of members.
The Board shall consist of seven members appointed as
follows: three members appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation
by the General Assembly; two members appointed by the Senate Committee
on Rules from a list recommended by the Senate Committee on Agriculture,
Conservation and Natural Resources; and two members appointed by the Speaker of
the House from a list recommended by the House Committee on Agriculture,
Chesapeake and Natural Resources. Members shall be appointed for the terms
of four years each. Vacancies other than by expiration of a term shall be
filled by the Governor appointing authority by appointment for
the unexpired term.