Virginia Code 54.1-4423: Use of consultants in investigations
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A. The Board may develop a roster of consultants and may contract with consultants to assist the Board in investigating and evaluating violations of the provisions of this chapter and regulations promulgated by the Board and to provide expert testimony as necessary in any subsequent administrative hearing or court proceeding. The consultants’ compensation shall be determined and paid by the Board.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 54.1-4423
- Board: means the Virginia Board of Accountancy. See Virginia Code 54.1-4400
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Person: includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, cooperative, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, government, political subdivision, or any other legal or commercial entity and any successor, representative, agent, agency, or instrumentality thereof. See Virginia Code 1-230
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
B. Any consultant under contract with the Board shall have immunity from civil liability resulting from any communication, finding, opinion, or conclusion made in the course of his duties unless the person acted in bad faith or with malicious intent.