VETERANS AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION

Norfolk City Code ch. 2.1, art. VIII, div. 2

in effect

Norfolk City Code § 2.1-62 Definitions.

Sec. 2.1-62. - Definitions. As used in this division, the word "commission" shall mean the mayor's advisory commission on veterans affairs created by this division. (Ord. No. 44,822, § 1, 8-28-12)

Norfolk City Code § 2.1-63 Created.

Sec. 2.1-63. - Created. Pursuant to Section 141 of the Charter, a commission is hereby created to be known as the mayor's advisory commission on veteran affairs. (Ord. No. 44,822, § 1, 8-28-12)

Norfolk City Code § 2.1-64 Members; terms of members and vacancies.

Sec. 2.1-64. - Members; terms of members and vacancies. The commission shall consist of no less than ten (10) members to be appointed by the city council from the following Veteran Service Organizations: Fleet Reserve Association, Disabled American Veterans, the Hampton Roads Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and the Vietnam Veterans of America. The Director of the MacArthur Memorial shall serve in an ex-officio capacity. The commission shall consist of retired senior officers, senior enlisted persons or qualified civilians. Of the initial members of the commission appointed by the council, the first appointments shall be as follows: three (3) members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years, three (3) members shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years; and, the remaining members shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year. Subsequent appointments by the council shall be for a term of three (3) years. Vacancies of council appointees on the commission shall be filled by the council for the unexpired terms. (Ord. No. 44,822, § 1, 8-28-12)

Norfolk City Code § 2.1-65 Chairperson; quorum.

Sec. 2.1-65. - Chairperson; quorum. The commission shall elect a chairperson from its members and its meeting shall be held at the call of the chairperson. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. If any one Veteran Service Organization is represented by more than one (1) member, only one (1) member may cast a vote for that particular organization. (Ord. No. 44,822, § 1, 8-28-12)

Norfolk City Code § 2.1-66 Powers and duties.

Sec. 2.1-66. - Powers and duties. The commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the mayor and shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To advise on issues that may affect veterans. (2) To make recommendations regarding city policies and ordinances that may affect veterans, including provision of benefits and services. (3) To assist the city in organizing and conducting services and ceremonies appropriate to patriotic holidays. (4) To offer assistance in the maintenance and upkeep of the Homecoming statue, the Lone Sailor statue, the Armed Forces Memorial and any other veteran statuary located on public property within the City of Norfolk. (Ord. No. 44,822, § 1, 8-28-12)

Norfolk City Code § 2.1-67 Members not compensated.

Sec. 2.1-67. - Members not compensated. Members of the commission shall serve as such without compensation. (Ord. No. 44,822, § 1, 8-28-12)

Source: City of Norfolk, Virginia, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/va/norfolk/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COCI_CH2.1PESY_ARTVIIIADCOCO_DIV2VEAFADCOFetched: 11/1/2026