The Commissioner, before entering on the discharge of his duties, shall take an oath that he will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties of his office and he shall give bond in such penalty as may be fixed by the Governor, conditioned on the faithful discharge of his duties. The premium on the bond shall be paid out of the funds available for the maintenance and operation of his office. The Commissioner shall receive the salary appropriated for the purpose.

History

Code 1950, § 46-25; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-24; 1989, c. 727.