SD10 - Citizen Members on Regulatory Boards

  • Published: 1984
  • Author: General Assembly Joint Subcommittee
  • Enabling Authority: Senate Joint Resolution 73 (Regular Session, 1982)

Executive Summary:
In order to address concerns expressed pertaining to the desirability of placing citizen or public members on occupational regulatory boards, the 1982 General Assembly adopted the following resolution, Senate Joint Resolution No. 73, which established a two-year study subcommittee.

The following individuals were appointed to serve on the subcommittee. Senator Adelard L. Brault and Senator Stanley C. Walker represented the General Laws Committee and the Education and Health Committee of the Senate. Delegates Robert L. Bloxom, Benjamin J. Lambert, III, and Thomas W. Moss, Jr., were appointed to represent the General Laws Committee and the Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee of the House of Delegates. Due to a change in standing committee assignments during the 1983 Session of the General Assembly, Delegate Willard R. Finney replaced Delegate Moss on the subcommittee. Ms. Barbara Bitters and Mr. A. C. Epps, Sr., served on the subcommittee as citizen members. Senator Brault was elected Chairman of the subcommittee and Delegate Lambert served as Vice-Chairman.