Freedom of Information Advisory Council
- Reference:
- » Code ยง 30-178
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- Description: To encourage and facilitate compliance with the Freedom of Information Act.
- Report Date: December 1, annually
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Staff Contact:
Alan Gernhardt, Division of Legislative Services, (804) 225-3056 or 1-866-448-4100 (Toll Free)
All members appointed by Speaker of the House. Appointment coincident with House term.
House Members:
| Name | Appointed By |
|---|---|
| The Honorable Marcus B. Simon, Chair | |
| Vacancy (Bennett-Parker, The Honorable Elizabeth B.) | Speaker of the House |
All members appointed by Senate Committee on Rules. Appointment coincident with Senate term.
Senate Members:
| Name |
|---|
| The Honorable Mamie E. Locke, Vice Chair |
| The Honorable Richard H. Stuart |
| Citizen Members: |
| Name | Representing | Appointed By | Term |
|---|
| Lola Rodriguez Perkins | Current or former officer of local government | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2027 |
| Maria Everett | Citizen-at-large | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2028 |
| Chidi I. James | Citizen-at-Large | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2028 |
| Lindsay Fisher | Citizen-at-Large | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2027 |
| Dwayne Yancey | News Media Representative | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2027 |
| Courtney Martin Malveaux | Designee | Attorney General of Virginia | |
| 2 (two) Citizens | Governor |
| Ex Officio Members: |
| Name | Title |
|---|
| Dennis T. Clark | Librarian of Virginia, Library of Virginia | ||
| Amigo Wade | Director, Division of Legislative Services | ||
| The Honorable Jay Jones | Attorney General |
| Membership and Term Information: |
| Max # House: | 2 | Appointment Coincident With House Term? | YES |
| Max # Senate: | 2 | Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? | YES |
| Max # Citizens: | 8 | ||
| Max # Ex Officio: | 3 |