Commonwealth of Virginia - Boards & Commissions - Waste Management Board, Virginia

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Waste Management Board, Virginia

Natural and Historic Resources

Purpose

The Virginia Waste Management Board shall adopt policies and regulations, and take actions to implement the Commonwealth’s waste management control laws.

Term

Four year terms

Composition

The Board shall be composed of seven members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. The members of the Board shall be citizens of the Commonwealth and shall be selected from the Commonwealth at large on the basis of merit without regard to political affiliation. Members shall, by their education, training, or experience, be knowledgeable of waste management and shall be fairly representative of agriculture, conservation, industry, and public health. Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired portion of the term.