By virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor under Article V of the Constitution of Virginia and the laws of the Commonwealth, including but not limited to Section 2.1-51.27 and Section 2.1-51.36 of the Code of Virginia, and subject to my continuing and ultimate authority and responsibility to act in such matters, I hereby continue the Hammond Commission on Community Services and In-Patient Care, which was created in Executive Order Number Twenty-nine (98) issued by me on August 28, 1998.
All aspects of the Commission's duties and responsibilities, membership, and structure, funding source, estimated annual costs, and staff remain as set forth in that Executive Order. Should the Commission complete its work in less than a year, estimated annual costs and hours of staff support will be proportional.
The Commission shall make a final report to the Governor prior to the opening of the 2000 Session of the General Assembly.
This Executive Order shall be effective retroactive to August 28, 1999, upon its signing, and shall remain in full force and effect until June 30, 2000, or until amended or rescinded by further executive order.
Given under my hand and under the Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia this 3rd day of September, 1999.