15.2-5813 - Creation of local advisory boards.

§ 15.2-5813. Creation of local advisory boards.

Prior to constructing any facility, the Authority shall create a localadvisory board for that facility. Each local advisory board shall be composedof twelve members. Six members shall be appointed by the local governing bodyin which the proposed facility is to be located. Notwithstanding theprovisions of § 15.2-1534, the governing body may appoint one or more of itsmembers to serve on the local advisory board. Six members shall be appointedby the Authority, and each of those six members shall reside in the localityin which the facility is proposed to be located. All advisory board membersshall be appointed for a term of four years. All advisory board members shallserve without pay, but a member may be reimbursed by the Authority forreasonable expenses actually incurred in the performance of advisoryfunctions. Each advisory board shall elect a chairman and a secretary andsuch other officers as it deems necessary. The Authority shall give eachlocal advisory board reasonable opportunity to provide appropriate commentsand recommendations on the design and the operation of the facility in itslocality.

(1995, cc. 613, 629, § 15.1-227.83; 1997, c. 587.)