Arts, Virginia Commission for the
The Commission distributes grant awards to artists, arts and other not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, educators and local governments, and provides technical assistance in arts management.
Attorney General, Office of the
The Office of the Attorney General is one of Virginia’s largest law firms. It has only one client – Virginia’s state government and the citizens who empower that government.
Board of Accountancy
The Board of Accountancy was established in 1910 to regulate businesses and individuals who practice public accountancy or who provide assurances about financial statements, which can only be provided by Certified Public Accountants.
Commonwealth's Attorney's Services Council
The Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Services Council is to attract, develop, maintain and retain the finest prosecutorial force in the nation.
Commonwealth Competition Council
Finding better and less costly ways to provide government services for Virginia's citizens is a principal goal of state government.
Commonwealth Preparedness, Office of
The Office of the Assistant to the Governor for Commonwealth Preparedness works with and through others, including the private sector, to promote security and preparedness in Virginia.
Community College System, Virginia
The mission of the Virginia Community College System is to provide comprehensive higher education and workforce training programs and services of superior quality that are financially and geographically accessible and that meet individual, business, and community needs of the Commonwealth.
Compensation Board
The mission of the Compensation Board is to determine a reasonable budget for the participation of the Commonwealth toward the total cost of office operations for Constitutional Officers, and to assist those officers and their staff through automation, training and other means, to improve efficiencies and to enhance the level of services provided to the citizens of Virginia.
Council of Human Rights
To safeguard all individuals within the Commonwealth from unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status or disability, in places of public accommodation, including educational institutions and in real estate transactions; in employment; to preserve the public safety, health and general welfare; and to further the interests, rights and privileges of individuals within the Commonwealth; and to protect citizens of the Commonwealth against unfounded charges of unlawful discrimination.
Council on the Status of Women
The Virginia Council on the Status of Women is a 19-member advisory council appointed by the Governor. The purpose of the Council is to help women reach their potential and maximize their contribution to society and the Commonwealth as wage earners and citizens. The Council provides information about women's issues, legislation on women's issues before the Virginia General Assembly and resources connected with women and families.
Elections, State Board of
The State Board of Elections (SBE) was created in 1946 as a bipartisan agency responsible for ensuring uniformity, fairness, accuracy and purity in all elections in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Fair Housing Office, Virginia
Increase awareness and compliance with housing laws.
Housing Development Authority, Virginia
Helps Virginians attain quality, affordable housing.
Governor, Office of
Official site of the Office of the Governor of Virginia.
Inspector General for Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, Office of the
The Office of the Inspector General has the authority to monitor and provide independent clinical evaluation regarding the quality of care as delivered by entities that are licensed by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.
Latino Advisory Commission, Virginia (VLAC)
The Virginia Latino Advisory Commission (VLAC) was created by the Governor to assist with ideas and recommendations on ways that the State can best respond to the growing needs of the Latino community in Virginia.
Lieutenant Governor, Office of the
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.
Marine Resources Commission
We are the stewards of Virginia's marine and aquatic resources for present and future generations.
Milk Commission
The Milk Commission ensures that the citizens of the Commonwealth have a constant, available and reasonably priced supply of milk and assures the industry that the supply of milk is equitably priced.
Motor Vehicle Dealer Board
The Motor Vehicle Dealer Board will administer sections of the Commonwealth’s Motor Vehicle Dealer Laws and Regulations as charged; promote the best interests of both the automotive consumer and dealer body; and process all motor vehicle related complaints promptly and professionally; while providing a high level of customer service.
People with Disability, Virginia Board for
The Board serves as the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, addressing the needs of people with developmental disabilities as established under the federal "Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act" and the state "Virginians with Disabilities Act." The Board advises the Secretary of Health and Human Resources and the Governor on issues related to people with disabilities in Virginia.
State Council for Higher Education for Virginia
Advancing Virginia through higher education.
Tourism Corporation, Virginia
The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is to serve the broader interests of the economy of Virginia by supporting, maintaining, and expanding the Commonwealth's domestic and international travel market, thereby generating increased visitor expenditures, tax revenues, and employment. The official Tourism site is maintained by the VTC.
Virginia Racing Commission
To grow, sustain, and control a native horse racing industry with pari-mutuel wagering by prescribing regulations and conditions that command and promote excellence and complete honesty and integrity in racing and wagering.