{"data":{"id":"us-va/va.-code-30-444","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"Va. Code § 30-444","heading":"(Expires July 1, 2028) Powers and duties of the Commission","body":"The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:1. Evaluate the impact of existing statutes and proposed legislation on Virginia minority-owned businesses;2. Assess current programs in the Commonwealth aimed at assisting minority-owned businesses and examine ways to enhance their effectiveness;3. Provide minority business owners and advocates with a forum to address their concerns;4. Develop strategies and recommendations to promote the growth and competitiveness of Virginia minority-owned businesses;5. Collaborate with the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity and other appropriate entities to facilitate the Commission's work and mission; and6. Perform such other duties, functions, and activities as may be necessary to facilitate and implement the objectives of this chapter.2024, c. 527.","path":["Title 30. General Assembly","Chapter 68. Virginia Minority Business Commission"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/30-444/","current_through":"9/4/2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:15:29Z","sha256":"0917e04f58754306e14d402633888336b071c3b7c25ec0639c7e647bfdaaad6f","source_id":"us-va","stale":true,"prev":"us-va/va.-code-30-443","next":"us-va/va.-code-30-445"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}