Virginia § 36-12 - Powers vested in commissioners; quorum
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 36-12 — Powers vested in commissioners; quorum, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-12. Powers vested in commissioners; quorum
The powers of each authority shall be vested in the commissioners thereof in office from time to time. A majority of the commissioners shall constitute a quorum of the authority for the purpose of conducting its business and exercising its powers and for all other purposes. Action may be taken by the authority upon a vote of a majority of the commissioners present, unless in any case the bylaws of the authority shall require a larger number.
1938, p. 450; Michie Code 1942, § 3145(5); 1972, cc. 466, 782.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 36-12 ("Powers vested in commissioners; quorum") 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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