Virginia § 10.1-536 - Removal from office

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 10.1-536 — Removal from office, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 10.1-536. Removal from office

Any district director may be removed by the Board for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, or may be removed in accordance with the provisions of general law. Upon receipt of a sworn complaint against a director filed by a majority of the directors of that same district, the Board shall (i) notify the district director that a complaint has been filed against him and (ii) hold a hearing to determine whether the district director's conduct constitutes neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.

Code 1950, § 21-51; 1964, c. 512; 1970, c. 480; 1988, c. 891; 1996, c. 493.

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 10.1-536

What does Code of Virginia § 10.1-536 cover?

Section 10.1-536 ("Removal from office") 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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