[1-3-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.02.03; 3-16-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.04.16]
Pursuant to § 15.2-1411 of the Code of Virginia, 1950,
as amended, a governing body of any locality may appoint such advisory
boards and committees as it deems necessary to advise the governing
body regarding any matter of concern to the locality.
[1-3-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.02.03; 3-16-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.04.16]
This chapter establishes the Veterans Advisory Board to assist
with the development of programs and events to honor and recognize
the service of area veterans.
[1-3-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.02.03; 3-16-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.04.16]
The Veterans Advisory Board shall have the following powers
and duties:
A.
Provide
recommendations to the Town on issues of interest to veterans, military
service members, and their families;
B.
Encourage
and promote awareness of veterans and military service members in
the community;
C.
Assist the
Town with planning events and programs honoring veterans and military
service members; and
D.
Assist the
Town with oversight of the Veterans Memorial Park.
[1-3-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.02.03; 3-16-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.04.16; amended 8-7-2023 by Ord. No. 2023.08.07]
A.
The Veterans
Advisory Board shall consist of one ex officio Councilmember appointed
by the Town Council to serve terms coincident with their terms as
members of the Council. The Town Council will name a Town employee
designee as an ex officio member to serve as staff support for the
Board. Town Council will appoint 11 citizens to serve as set forth
below. A quorum for the transaction of business by the Board shall
be at least six voting members.
B.
Four members
will serve a term of two years from the appointment date; three will
serve a term of three years from the appointment date; and four will
serve a term of four years from the appointment date. The Town Council
will give preference to residents of the Town, consider how the individual
will contribute to the establishment of the Board, and consider any
potential conflicts of interest to ensure objectivity.
[1-3-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.02.03; 3-16-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.04.16; amended 8-7-2023 by Ord. No. 2023.08.07]
The Board shall conduct an annual organizational meeting to
elect a chair and vice-chair at the first meeting in July annually.
The Town Clerk, or designee, shall serve as secretary. The secretary
shall cause a record of all proceedings, resolutions, findings, and
actions taken by the committee.
[1-3-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.02.03; 3-16-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.04.16]
The Board shall meet as often as necessary to accomplish its
duties, with such meetings called by the chair, or the vice chair
in the chair's absence.
[1-3-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.02.03; 3-16-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.04.16]
The Veterans Advisory Board is created pursuant to this chapter.
