CODE OF VIRGINIA

BOXING, MARTIAL ARTS, AND PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING ADVISORY BOARD (§ 54.1-831.01)

A. The Boxing, Martial Arts, and Professional Wrestling Advisory Board (the
Board) is established as an advisory board, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100,
in the executive branch of state government to advise the Director on matters
relating to boxing, martial arts, and professional wrestling events in the
Commonwealth.

B. The Board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Director as
follows: one representative of the sport of boxing; one representative of the
sport of professional wrestling; one representative of the sport of martial
arts; one representative of either the sport of boxing, martial arts, or
professional wrestling; one member who is a martial arts instructor who has
obtained the rank of black belt or higher; and two citizen members. All members
shall be residents of the Commonwealth. All appointments shall be for terms of
four years, except that appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the
unexpired terms. No person shall be eligible to serve for more than two
successive full terms.

C. The Board shall elect its chairman and vice-chairman from among its members.
The Board shall meet at least once each year to conduct its business and upon
the call of the Director or chair of the Board. Four members shall constitute a
quorum.

D. Members of the Board shall receive no compensation for their services, but
shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the
discharge of their duties as provided in § 2.2-2825.

E. Such staff support as is necessary for the conduct of the Board’s
business shall be furnished by the Department.

HISTORY: 2007, c. 853; 2012, c. 522; 2015, cc. 216, 264.