Virginia § 38.2-1008 - Conduct of and voting at meeting

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 38.2-1008 — Conduct of and voting at meeting, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 38.2-1008. Conduct of and voting at meeting

The meeting required by § 38.2-1006 shall be conducted in the manner provided in the plan, subject to the following requirements:

1. Policyholders may vote in person, by proxy, or by mail, but all votes shall be cast by ballot; and

2. A representative of the Commission shall supervise the procedure of the meeting and shall appoint an adequate number of inspectors to oversee the voting at the meeting. The inspectors, acting under any rules and regulations prescribed by the Commission, shall have power to determine all questions concerning the verification and validity of the ballots, the qualifications of the voters, and the canvass of the vote. The inspectors shall certify the results of the voting to the representative of the Commission and to the insurer.

All necessary expenses incurred by the Commission or its representative in connection with the meeting shall be paid by the insurer.

Code 1950, § 38-422; 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-491; 1986, c. 562.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 38.2-1008 ("Conduct of and voting at meeting") 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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