79053253.1-97Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Prisons And Other Methods Of CorrectionLocal Correctional FacilitiesCounty And City FarmsAppointment of superintendent and guardsCode 1950, § 53-197; 1982, c. 636.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/53.1-97//53.1-97/53.1/3/4/53.1-97The governing body of the county or city establishing and maintaining a farm may appoint a superintendent of the farm and necessary guards therefor who shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.section1