CODE OF VIRGINIA (EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2016) DISCRETION OF GOVERNOR IN GRANTING OR WITHHOLDING CONSENT OR APPROVAL (§ 23.1-1118) The Governor is vested with absolute discretion with respect to withholding or granting any consent or approval made pursuant to this chapter. HISTORY: 1933, p. 91, § 23-27; 2016, c. 588.