§ 63.2-203 — Powers and duties of Commissioner generally

Virginia § 63.2-203

• Jurisdiction: Virginia
• Title 63.2: WELFARE (SOCIAL SERVICES)
• Subtitle I: GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES
• Ch. 2: STATE SOCIAL SERVICES
• Art. 1: DEPARTMENT AND COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES

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A. The Commissioner, subject to the regulations of the Board, shall have all of the powers and perform all the duties conferred upon him by law. Except as otherwise provided, he shall supervise the administration of the provisions of this title and shall see that all laws pertaining to the Department are carried out to their true intent and spirit.

B. The Commissioner shall enforce the regulations adopted by the Board.

Legislative History

Code 1950, §§ 63-5, 63-38, 63-254; 1968, cc. 578, 670, §§ 63.1-4, 63.1-31, 63.1-217; 1974, cc. 44, 45; 1981, c. 21; 1999, cc. 737, 763; 2002, c. 747.