Virginia § 15.2-513 - Term, removal and disability of officers and employees
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 15.2-513 — Term, removal and disability of officers and employees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15.2-513. Term, removal and disability of officers and employees
All appointments of officers and employees shall be without definite term, unless for temporary service not to exceed sixty days.
Any officer or employee of the county appointed pursuant to § 15.2-512 may be suspended or removed from office or employment either by the board of county supervisors or the officer by whom he was appointed or employed. In case of the absence or disability of any officer, except the county clerk, the attorney for the Commonwealth, and the sheriff, which offices shall be filled as provided by general law, the board of county supervisors or other appointing power may designate some responsible person to perform the duties of the office.
Code 1950, § 15-282; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-599; 1997, c. 587.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 15.2-513
What does Code of Virginia § 15.2-513 cover?
Section 15.2-513 ("Term, removal and disability of officers and employees") 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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