Virginia § 32.1-33 - When Board to perform duties of local board
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 32.1-33 — When Board to perform duties of local board, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32.1-33. When Board to perform duties of local board
If any governing body of a county or city which does not enter into a contract with the Board for the operation of the local health department does not appoint a local health director or establish a local health department, the Board may exercise the authority and perform the duties of the local health director or local health department until a local health director is appointed or local health department is established by the governing body. The compensation of all officers and agents appointed by the Board under this section and the expenses incurred by them shall be a charge upon and shall be paid by such governing body.
Code 1950, § 32-40; 1979, c. 711.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 32.1-33 ("When Board to perform duties of local board") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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