The Science Museum of Virginia (the Museum) is established as an educational institution of the Commonwealth and a public body and instrumentality for the dissemination of education. The exercise by the Museum of the powers conferred by this article is the performance of an essential governmental function. Code 1950, § 9-65.1, § 23-239; 1970, c. […]
A. The Museum shall be governed by a board of trustees (the board) consisting of 15 members who shall be appointed by the Governor. At least one of the members shall be a member of the Virginia Academy of Science. All appointments are subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. B. Members shall be appointed […]
The board shall seek to: 1. Deepen our understanding of man and his environment; 2. Promote a knowledge of the scientific method and thus encourage objectivity in the everyday affairs of man; 3. Engage in instruction and research in the sciences in order to educate citizens of all ages in the concepts and principles of […]
The board may: 1. Select sites for the Museum and its divisions and provide for the erection, care, and preservation of all property belonging to the Museum; 2. Appoint the director of the Museum (the director) and prescribe his duties and salary; 3. Establish policies for the operation of the Museum, including the kinds and […]
The director may engage or authorize the engagement of such agents and employees as may be needed in the operation and maintenance of the Museum, subject to the approval of the board. Code 1950, § 9-65.13, § 23-251; 1970, c. 466; 1977, c. 597; 2016, c. 588.
The board shall submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly on or before November 1 of each year. Such report shall be submitted as a report document as provided in the procedures of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for the processing of legislative documents and reports and shall be posted on […]
