SB1184: Military Affairs, Department of; establishes specific duties and functions to be carried out.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 44-11.1 as follows:
§ 44-11.1. Duties of the Department of Military Affairs.
A. The Department of Military Affairs shall support the objectives of the Governor and federal authorities by:
1. Administering and employing the Virginia Militia, as set forth in § 44-1;
2. Integrating capabilities for supporting the U.S. Department of Defense and National Guard support provided by the Commonwealth pursuant to Title 32 of the United States Code;
3. Providing for the safety of citizens of the Commonwealth by maintaining order and public safety and assisting in counter-drug efforts, in cooperation with Virginia State Police and local law-enforcement agencies;
4. Preparing and executing contingency plans to provide for a timely and capable response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive incidents;
5. Preparing and executing contingency plans necessary for the provision of homeland defense;
6. Ensuring the support of families of service members of the Virginia National Guard;
7. Administering a state at-risk program for youth; and
8. Recruiting a force sufficiently manned and trained to accomplish the above duties.
B. The Department of Military Affairs shall perform such other duties as may be designated by the Governor.