Pandemic Flu Preparedness Commission
About
The Pandemic Flu Preparedness Commission, a commission of the Supreme Court of Virginia, convened in March 2009. The Commission’s objective is to ensure, in the event of pandemic influenza, that the Judicial Branch is able to fulfill its mission to provide an independent, accessible, responsive forum for the just resolution of disputes in order to preserve the rule of law and to protect all rights and liberties guaranteed by the Unites States and Virginia Constitutions.In seeking to achieve this objective, the Commission shall have the following priorities: enabling the courts to maintain essential functions during a pandemic and recover promptly afterwards; protecting the health of Judicial Branch employees and those who utilize the services of the courts; promoting consistency across the Commonwealth relative to Judicial Branch pandemic response.
The Commission consists of judges, clerks of court, magistrates, attorneys, local government officials, representatives from executive branch agencies, and others.Contact Information
- Staff Director - Patricia G. Davis
Phone - (804) 786-6455
Commission Structure
The Honorable Westbrook J. Parker, Chair
- Communication and Education Committee
The Honorable Joi Jeter Taylor, Chair - Staffing/HR/Employment Law Committee
The Honorable Marcus D. Williams, Chair - Operations/Case Management Committee
The Honorable Janine M. Saxe, Chair - Facilities and Security Committee
The Honorable Lucretia A. Carrico, Chair - Legal/Bench Book Committee
The Honorable Thomas D. Horne, Chair
Resources and Reference Materials
Pandemic Influenza Bench Book for Virginia's Judicial System
Information on Pandemic Influenza
- PandemicFlu.gov
- Virginia Department of Health
- Flu Information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- World Health Organization (WHO)
Emergency Preparedness
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