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Administering the Laws and Regulations to the Motor Vehicle Dealers of the Commonwealth of Virginia

Boards and Committees

The Motor Vehicle Dealer Board meets bimonthly on the second Monday of January, March, May, July, September, and November.

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Future Board Meetings

Next Board Meeting:  

  • When: Monday, September 14, 2026
  • Where: In person, at the DMV Room 702, Richmond
  • Time: 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Joining a Meeting

Location:
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
2300 W Broad St
Room 702
Richmond VA 23220

Attending in Person: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the Board Meeting for proper identification and check-in at the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles security desk.

Board Meeting Minutes

Prior to the next Board meeting, Board Meeting Minutes are published on this site which recaps the meeting events and resolutions when appropriate. You can view previous Board Meeting Minutes by clicking below!

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Board Committee Meetings

The first committee meeting begins at 9:00 am promptly. Below are the committee meetings in order, current members and principal responsibilities. Each committee will be called to order at the conclusion of the previous committee meeting unless there are special circumstances or changes.

Dealer Practices Committee - Meets First at 9am

  • The Dealer Practices Committee, advises the Board and the Board staff on issues related to the conduct of business
  • Receives and identifies dealer practice issues
  • Discusses and investigates issues, as needed, in order to make policy and procedural recommendations to the Board

Licensing Committee – follows Dealer Practices Committee

  • The Licensing Committee advises the Board and the Board staff on matters relating to the licensing of dealers, dealer-operators and salespersons.
  • Reviews and makes recommendations to the Board on individual licensing actions proposed by the Executive Director which are required to come before the Board.
  • Receives and identifies dealer-licensing issues. Discusses and investigates issues, as needed, in order to make policy and procedural recommendations to the Board.

Advertising Committee – follows Licensing Committee

  • Advises the Board and the Board staff on matters relating to motor vehicle dealer advertising
  • Receives and identifies advertising issues Discusses and investigates issues, as needed, in order to make policy and procedural recommendations to the Board
  • Reviews staff reports on advertising complaints and violations
  • Presents summary reports to the Board
  • Directs the advertising staff on how they monitor and identify advertising violations and consumer complaints concerning advertising

Transaction Recovery Fund Committee - Last individual meeting

  • Monitors the activities and solvency of the Motor Vehicle Transaction Recover Fund (MVTRF) and report findings to the Board
  • Reviews staff reports and recommendations concerning actions against the Fund
  • Makes recommendations to the Board on claims against the Fund

FULL BOARD – Meets 15 minutes after Transaction Recovery Fund Committee Ends

The following committees meet on an ad-hoc basis as deemed necessary by the Board as follows:

Franchise Review and Advisory Committee - As Needed

  • Advises the DMV Commissioner, through the Board, of any violations of Article 7 (Franchises) of the Motor Vehicle Dealer Act. (See § 46.2-1573.C.)
  • Assists the Commissioner in assembling panels, comprised of three Board members, as described in § 46.2-1573.D.8.

Finance Committee - As Needed

  • Monitors the income and expenses of the Board and recommends adjustments in order to ensure the financial solvency of the Board
  • Directs the preparation of a financial report to be distributed to Board members periodically. Presents a summary report to the Board at Board meetings

Members will be determined if necessary.

Personnel Committee - As Needed

  • Advises the Executive Director in procuring needed staff, equipment, and other requirements necessary to ensure the internal Board office has the personnel and materials needed to meet Board objectives
  • Advises the Executive Director in personnel matters as needed
Members will be determined if necessary.