Statutes > Virginia Statutes > Title 37.2 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES. > Chapter 3 - Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (37.2-300 thru 37.2-319) > 37.2-300 - Creation and supervision of Department.

37.2-300 - Creation and supervision of Department.

§ 37.2-300. Creation and supervision of Department.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is herebyestablished in the executive branch of government responsible to theGovernor. The Department shall be under the supervision and management of theCommissioner. The Commissioner shall carry out his management and supervisoryresponsibilities in accordance with the policies and regulations of the Boardand applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.

(Code 1950, §§ 14-22, 37-53; 1950, p. 902; 1964, c. 386, § 14.1-16; 1968, c.477, § 37.1-39; 1972, c. 639; 1976, c. 671; 1980, c. 582; 1998, c. 872;2005, c. 716; 2009, cc. 813, 840.)