Va. Code § 15.2-3819

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 15.2-3819 - Election and terms of office of mayor and councilmen after town becomes city

At a general election of city officers, to be held on the second Tuesday in May after a town is declared to be a city, a mayor and city council shall be elected for the city. The terms of office of the mayor and city council shall begin on July 1 following their election. The mayor shall serve for four years. One half of the council shall serve for two years, and the other half for four years.

Code 1950, § 15-90; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-990; 1997, c. 587.

Amended by Acts 1997, § c. 587.

Amended by Acts 1962, § c. 623, § 15.1-990.