Agencies having responsibilities granted under §§ 2.2-2007.1, 2.2-2696, and 51.5-135 shall participate in the budget development process of relevant agencies and receive from these agencies, prior to submission to the Department their proposed programs and budgets. Recommendations to the appropriate agencies and the secretaries of the Governor on related matters shall be made prior to budget submissions.
1979, c. 678, § 2.1-397.1; 1991, c. 563; 1998, c. 467; 2001, c. 844; 2012, cc. 803, 835; 2016, c. 296.