CODE OF VIRGINIA

IMMUNITY OF MEMBERS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; EXCEPTION (§ 15.2-1405)

The members of the governing bodies of any locality or political subdivision and
the members of boards, commissions, agencies and authorities thereof and other
governing bodies of any local governmental entity, whether compensated or not,
shall be immune from suit arising from the exercise or failure to exercise their
discretionary or governmental authority as members of the governing body, board,
commission, agency or authority which does not involve the unauthorized
appropriation or misappropriation of funds. However, the immunity granted by
this section shall not apply to conduct constituting intentional or willful
misconduct or gross negligence.

HISTORY: 1987, cc. 261, 290, § 15.1-7.01; 1997, c. 587.