Bill Text: VA HB737 | 2012 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Modeling and Simulation Advisory Council; adds two citizen members representing higher education.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-30 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0440) [HB737 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2012-HB737-Chaptered.html
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia: 1. That §2.2-2698 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows: §2.2-2698. Modeling and Simulation Advisory Council; purpose; membership; chairman. A. The Modeling and Simulation Advisory Council (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 policy and funding priorities to promote the modeling and simulation industry in the Commonwealth. B. The Council shall consist of Ex officio members shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office. Other members shall be appointed for a term of two years and shall be eligible for reappointment. C. The Council shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman annually from among its membership. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. The Council shall meet biannually and at such other times as may be called by the chairman or a majority of the Council. Staff to the Council shall be provided by the office of the Secretary of Technology. |