{"data":{"id":"us-va/va.-code-2.2-2631","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"Va. Code § 2.2-2631","heading":"Powers and duties of Council","body":"The Council shall have the following powers and duties to:1. Determine the studies and research to be conducted by the Council;2. Collect and disseminate information regarding the status of women in the Commonwealth and the nation;3. Advise the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Governor's Secretaries on matters pertaining to women in the Commonwealth and the nation;4. Establish and award scholarships pursuant to regulations and conditions prescribed by the Council; and5. Develop programs and projects on matters pertaining to women in the Commonwealth and the nation through public-private partnerships.1985, c. 497, § 9-116.1; 2001, c. 844; 2012, c. 502; 2020, c. 57.","path":["Title 2.2. Administration of Government","Subtitle I. Organization of State Government","Part D. State Authorities, Boards, Commissions, Councils, Foundations and Other Collegial Bodies","Chapter 26. Councils","Article 11. Council on Women"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/2.2-2631/","current_through":"9/4/2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:14Z","sha256":"9d152a112360c6e5848c2fbc0ab501684b187f6d788f5ed43043d8c7605b984e","source_id":"us-va","stale":true,"prev":"us-va/va.-code-2.2-2630","next":"us-va/va.-code-2.2-2632"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}