7856692.2-109Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Administration Of GovernmentOrganization Of State GovernmentOffice Of The GovernorGovernorGeneral ProvisionsRequiring appearances by officers, etc., and production of records, etc.; issuance of subpoenas and other writs; employment of accountantsCode 1950, § 2-40; 1956, c. 424; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-44; 2001, c. 844.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/2.2-109//2.2-109/2.2/I/A/1/1/2.2-109

Whenever the Governor deems it necessary and proper, he may require any state officer, superintendent, board, or employee to appear before him, and he may also require the production of any official books, accounts, vouchers, and other papers relating to their offices and duties. The Governor may issue subpoenas or other writs for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this section. The Governor may employ accountants to properly inspect such records, vouchers, or other papers.section

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