7818912.2-800Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Administration Of GovernmentOrganization Of State GovernmentState Agencies Related To The General Operation Of GovernmentDepartment Of AccountsGeneral ProvisionsDepartment of Accounts created; appointment of Comptroller; oathCode 1950, §§ 2-160, 2-161; 1958, c. 124; 1966, c. 677, §§ 2.1-192, 2.1-194; 1976, c. 728; 1984, c. 720; 2001, c. 844.The Comptroller shall, under the direction and control of the Governor, exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred or imposed upon him by law and perform such other duties as may be required by the Governor.sectionBB1The Comptroller, before entering upon the discharge of his duties, shall take an oath that he will faithfully and honestly execute the duties of his office.sectionCC1http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/2.2-800//2.2-800/2.2/I/C/8/1/2.2-8002.2-223265.2-100767-1404