CODE OF VIRGINIA

APPOINTMENTS WHEN OFFICERS FAIL TO SERVE (§ 24.2-118)

If an officer of election is absent or unable to serve and the polls have been
open for one hour, the remaining officers of election shall appoint a substitute
officer of election for the precinct.  The substitute officer shall possess the
same qualifications and, after taking the requisite oath, have the same powers
as officers appointed by an electoral board.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 24-197; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-108; 1993, c. 641.