Community Action Act
Virginia · 2.2 · §§ 2.2-5400 to 2.2-5408 · 9 sections
Overview
The Community Action Act establishes a framework for combating poverty at the local level through designated community action agencies. It authorizes the designation of these agencies, defines their powers, and requires each to be governed by a board structured to include local participation, including representation of the communities and populations served. The act also provides for financial assistance to support community action agencies and the programs they administer, subject to stated limitations and conditions, and authorizes the issuance of regulations to carry out its provisions.
Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.
Sections covered
- Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-5400Short title; definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-5401Designation by Secretary of Health and Human Resources of agency to administer act
- Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-5402Powers and duties of designated agency
- Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-5403Community action boards
- Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-5404Delegation of responsibilities by community action agency
- Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-5405Local participation
- Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-5406Community action statewide organizations; structure; responsibilities
- Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-5407Designation of community action agencies; rescission of designation
- Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-5408Administration of community action budget
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