The general registrar of any city or county may appoint as a special assistant registrar any person who, although not being a qualified voter of such city or county, has served continuously for more than ten years in the office of the registrar of such city or county as an assistant registrar. The compensation of any such special assistant registrar shall be fixed and paid by the local governing body.

History

1971, Ex. Sess., c. 119, § 24.1-45.1; 1975, c. 515; 1993, c. 641.