Gas and Oil Board, Virginia
Purpose
The Virginia Gas and Oil Board shall foster, encourage, and promote the safe and efficient exploration for and development, production, and conservation of the gas and oil resources located in the Commonwealth.
Term
Six year terms
Composition
The Board shall be composed of seven members and shall have the powers and duties as specified under this chapter. The Governor shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, the chairman and six additional members of the Board...the members shall be appointed for terms of six years. At all times, the Board shall consist of the following qualified members: the Director or his designee; one but not more than one individual who is a representative of the gas and oil industry; one but not more than one individual who is a representative of the coal industry; and four other individuals who are not representatives of the gas, oil or coal industry. All vacancies occurring on the Board shall be filled by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, for the unexpired term within sixty days of the occurrence of the vacancy. As the terms of office, respectively, of the members expire, the Governor shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, to fill the vacancies so occasioned, qualified persons whose terms shall be for six years from the day on which that of their immediate predecessor expired. The Governor shall seek to appoint persons who reside in localities with significant oil or gas production or storage.
Vacant Seats
No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.
Current Board Members
Mr William S. Harris
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026Lawton Mullins
Member of the Gas and Oil Industry Membership expires on 6/30/2026Dennis Sutherland
Member of the Coal Industry Membership expires on 6/30/2026Willart Cochran
Director of Department or Designee Membership expires on 6/30/2028Gus W. Janson
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028Mary Ruth Gibson
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2030