Virginia § 15.2-1405 - Immunity of members of local governmental entities; exception
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§ 15.2-1405. Immunity of members of local governmental entities; exception
The members of the governing bodies of any locality or political subdivision and the members of boards, commissions, agencies and authorities thereof and other governing bodies of any local governmental entity, whether compensated or not, shall be immune from suit arising from the exercise or failure to exercise their discretionary or governmental authority as members of the governing body, board, commission, agency or authority which does not involve the unauthorized appropriation or misappropriation of funds. However, the immunity granted by this section shall not apply to conduct constituting intentional or willful misconduct or gross negligence.
1987, cc. 261, 290, § 15.1-7.01; 1997, c. 587.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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