Virginia § 23.1-2003 - Powers and duties
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 23.1-2003 — Powers and duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23.1-2003. Powers and duties
A. The board shall (i) appoint all teachers, staff members, and agents and fix their salaries and (ii) generally direct the affairs of the University.
B. The board may confer degrees.
C. The board may take, hold, and enjoy any gift, grant, devise, or bequest made to the University for any use or purpose designated by the donor or for the general purposes of the board when no use or purpose is designated, whether such gift, grant, devise, or bequest is made directly to the corporation or to trustees for its benefit.
1962, c. 69, §§ 23-49.13, 23-49.17, 23-49.19; 1966, c. 18; 1974, c. 317; 1980, c. 100; 2002, c. 368; 2016, c. 588.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 23.1-2003
What does Code of Virginia § 23.1-2003 cover?
Section 23.1-2003 ("Powers and duties") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 23.1-2003?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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