CODE OF VIRGINIA

SUBSTITUTE OFFICER CONTINUES IN OFFICE UPON REMOVAL OF PREDECESSOR (§
58.1-3166)

The substitute officer, appointed pursuant to § 58.1-3169, shall, upon the
ouster of his predecessor, unless sooner removed by the Governor or under the
provisions of §§ 24.2-230 to 24.2-238, continue to serve in such capacity
during the remainder of the term of his predecessor and until his successor be
elected or appointed and qualified.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 58-956; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 1; 1984, c. 675.