CODE OF VIRGINIA POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION (ยง 2.2-2521) The Commission shall have the following powers and duties: 1. Develop and implement a process for evaluating potential appointees to higher education governing boards, based on substantive qualifications, including merit and experience. 2. Make recommendations to the Governor at least 30 days prior to the expiration of terms for which recommendations have been requested to fill vacancies on higher education governing boards. HISTORY: 2005, cc. 933, 945.