CHAPTER 21

An Act to amend and reenact § 16.1-208.5 of the Code of Virginia, relating

to powers of jownt or regional juvenile detention commissions and

powers of Director of Department of Welfare and Institutions in con-
nection therewith.

(H 18]

Approved December 12, 1964

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

L. n That § 16. 1-202. 5 of the Code of Virginia be amended and reenacted as
ollows:

§ 16.1-202.5. Each commission created hereunder shall have all powers
necessary or convenient for carrying out the general purposes of this article,
including the following powers in addition to others herein granted, and
subject to such supervision by the Director of the Department of Welfare
and Institutions as is provided in §§ 16.1-198 through 16.1-200 of the Code
of Virginia:

(1) In general.—To adopt a seal and alter the same at pleasure; to
have perpetual succession; and to make and execute contracts and other
instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers.

(2) Officers, agents and employees.—To employ such technical ex-
perts, and such other officers, agents and employees as it may require, to fix
their qualifications, duties and compensation and to remove such employees
at pleasure.

(3) Acquisition of property.—To acquire within the territorial limits
of the political subdivisions for which it is formed, by purchase, lease, gift,
or exercise of the right of eminent domain, subject to conditions herein-
after set forth, whatever lands, buildings and structures may be reason-
ablv necessary for the purpose of establishing, constructing, enlarging,
maintaining and operating one or more juvenile detention homes or fa-
cities for the reception of juveniles committed thereto under the pro-
visions of * this chapter, provided, however, that such lands, buildings
and atructures may be acquired by purchase, lease or gift, although not
within said territorial limits, if the location thereof be feasible and prac-
ticahls with relation to the several political subdivisions for which such
commission 1s formed; provided further, that such location be approved
ty resolution of the governing bodies of the participating political sub-
di: :xtons and of the governing body of the political subdivision in which
such lands, buildings and structures are to be located, and the consent in
writing of the Director of the Department of Welfare and Institutions
iw meeon thereto.

(4) Construction.—To acquire, establish, construct, enlarge, improve,
maintain, equip and operate any juvenile detention home or facility.

(5) Rules and regulations for management.—To make and enforce
rules and regulations for the management and conduct of its business and
affairs and for the use, maintenance and operation of its facilities and
properties.

(6) Acceptance of donations.—To accept gifts and grants from the
State or any political subdivision thereof, and from the United States and
anv of its agencies; and to accept donations of money, personal property
or real estate, and take title thereto from any person, firm, corporation
or association.

(7) Rules and regulations as to juveniles under care.—To make rules,
regulations and policies governing the care, guidance and training of juve-
niles in such detention facilities.

2, An emergency exists and this act is in force from its passage.