The Regional Commission is not a State Agency, but was established by its member governments through a charter agreement under Virginia law[1] as a political subdivision of the Commonwealth.
The Commission's board is composed of 21 representatives appointed by its member local governments.
Funding is obtained from multiple federal, state and local sources.
The commission also staffs several regional committees, including Foothills Housing Network, Food Policy Council, Land Use and Environment committee and Regional Tourism committee.
The Commission also provides staffing for Commuter Services, which provides ridematching services and carpool and vanpool information to area commuters.