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Commission to Combat Antisemitism, The

Public Safety and Homeland Security
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Purpose

The Commission to Combat Antisemitism, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, is created as an advisory commission within the Office of the Governor. The purpose of this Commission is to study antisemitism in the Commonwealth, propose actions to combat antisemitism, reduce the number of antisemitic incidents, and compile materials and provide assistance to Virginia’s public school system and state institutions of higher education in relation to antisemitism and its connection to the Holocaust. The Commission will make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly with the goal of identifying ways to reverse increasing antisemitic incidents in the Commonwealth.

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Composition

The Board shall consist of the Chief Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion Officer, the Secretary of Public Safety or designee, the Secretary of Education or designee, and the Attorney General or designee. The Governor will select: Five (5) representatives of the Jewish faith At least two (2) leaders of other communities of faith One (1) Commonwealth’s Attorney One (1) local Chief Law Enforcement Officer One (1) representative from the Virginia Holocaust Museum Up to three (3) experts in antisemitism, deradicalization, or domestic terrorism. The terms of members of the Commission shall be for the duration of the Commission's activities. In carrying out its duties, the Commission may appoint working groups as it deems appropriate and solicit participation from relevant subject matter experts, law enforcement, practitioners, and analysts. Staff support for the Commission will be provided by the Office of the Governor and any other agencies or offices as may be designated by the Governor. Appointments shall be made by the Governor in such a manner as to ensure the widest possible geographical representation of all parts of the Commonwealth.

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Current Board Members

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Seat: Seat 17--- Atty General or designee
End Date: At the pleasure of the Governor
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Seat: Seat 16--Secretary of Education or designee
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Seat: Seat 15-- Secretary of Public Safety or designee
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Member:Eric Fusfield
Seat: Seat 13-Expert in antisemitism, deradicalization, or domestic terrorism
End Date: At the pleasure of the Governor
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Member:Dr. Bruce R. Hoffman
Seat: Seat 12-Expert in antisemitism, deradicalization, or domestic terrorism
End Date: At the pleasure of the Governor
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Member:Mr. Samuel Asher
Seat: Seat 10--Representative of Virginia Holocaust Museum
End Date: At the pleasure of the Governor
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Member:Susan Fierro
Seat: Seat 8--Commonwealth's Atty
End Date: At the pleasure of the Governor
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Member:Mr. Earl G. Matthews
Seat: Seat 6--Leader of other communities of faith
End Date: At the pleasure of the Governor
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Member:Connie A. Meyer
Seat: Seat 5--Representative of the Jewish Faith
End Date: At the pleasure of the Governor
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Member:Mr. Mel Chaskin
Seat: Seat 4--Representative of the Jewish Faith
End Date: At the pleasure of the Governor
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Member:Hon William J. Kilberg
Seat: Seat 3--Representative of the Jewish Faith
End Date: At the pleasure of the Governor
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Member:Mrs. Julie Strauss Al Levin
Seat: Seat 2-Representative of the Jewish Faith
End Date: At the pleasure of the Governor
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Member:Mr Kenneth A. Miller
Seat: Seat 9--Local Chief Law Enforcement Officer
End Date: At the pleasure of the Governor
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Member:Mrs Camille Q. Solberg
Seat: Leaders of other communities of faith
End Date: At the pleasure of the Governor
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Member:Mrs. Jennifer L. Goss
Seat: Seat 11-Expert in antisemitism, deradicalization, or domestic terrorism
End Date: At the pleasure of the Governor
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Member:Chief Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion Officer Martin Brown
Seat: Seat 14--Chief Diversity Opportunity and Inclusion Officer (ex-officio)
End Date: At the pleasure of the Governor
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Member:Arthur B. Sandler
Seat: Seat 1--Representative of the Jewish faith
End Date: At the pleasure of the Governor
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Member:Jeffrey A. Rosen
Seat: CHAIR
End Date: At the pleasure of the Governor
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Member:Mr. Eric Rozenman
Seat: VICE CHAIR
End Date: At the pleasure of the Governor
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