Virginia § 36-17 Removal of commissioners

Virginia Statutes

§ 36-17 — Removal of commissioners

Virginia § 36-17

Title 36HOUSING

Ch. 1HOUSING AUTHORITIES LAW

Art. 2COMMISSIONERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES

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Va. Code Ann. § 36-17 (2026).

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For inefficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office, a commissioner of an authority of any city or county may be removed by the governing body of such city or county; but a commissioner may be removed only after he shall have been given a copy of the charges at least ten days prior to the hearing thereon and had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. In the event of the removal of any commissioner, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings thereon, shall be filed in the office of the clerk.

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For inefficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office, a commissioner of an authority of any city or county may be removed by the governing body of such city or county; but a commissioner may be removed only after he shall have been given a copy of the charges at least ten days prior to the hearing thereon and had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. In the event of the removal of any commissioner, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings thereon, shall be filed in the office of the clerk.