# 22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-131-70: 22VAC40-131-70. Conflict of interest

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_131_70

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-131-70
- **Heading:** 22VAC40-131-70. Conflict of interest
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Administrative Code / Title 22 Social Services / Agency 40 Department of Social Services / Chapter 131 / 22VAC40-131-70

## Text

A. The governing board of the licensee shall not have a board member who is:
1. An applicant for adoption services; or
2. A recipient of adoption services until the final order of adoption is entered.
B. No biological parent of a child currently placed by the licensee shall serve as a member of the licensee's governing board.
C. No provider applicant shall serve as a member of the licensee's governing board.
D. A member of the licensee's governing board who is also a foster parent for the licensee shall not vote on issues related to foster care policy and procedure.
E. The licensee shall not provide foster care services to its child-placing agency staff members.
F. The licensee shall not accept an application for adoption from or provide adoption services to any of its staff or governing board members.

## Nearby sections

- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-131-10 22VAC40-131-10. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_131_10.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-131-20 22VAC40-131-20. Scope and applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_131_20.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-131-30 22VAC40-131-30. Sponsorship](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_131_30.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-131-40 22VAC40-131-40. Licensee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_131_40.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-131-50 22VAC40-131-50. Office settings and conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_131_50.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-131-60 22VAC40-131-60. Posting of the license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_131_60.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-131-70 22VAC40-131-70. Conflict of interest](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_131_70.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-131-80 22VAC40-131-80. Licensed capacity and maximum caseload numbers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_131_80.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-131-90 22VAC40-131-90. Policy and procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_131_90.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-131-100 22VAC40-131-100. Program evaluation and improvement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_131_100.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-131-110 22VAC40-131-110. Received date for materials](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_131_110.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-131-120 22VAC40-131-120. Access to written personnel policies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_131_120.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-131-130 22VAC40-131-130. Job descriptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_131_130.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-131-140 22VAC40-131-140. Staff composition and qualifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_131_140.md)

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