Va. Code § 24.2-118

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

Section 24.2-118 - Appointments when officers fail to serve

If an officer of election is absent or unable to serve and the polls have been open for one hour, the remaining officers of election shall appoint a substitute officer of election for the precinct. The substitute officer shall possess the same qualifications and, after taking the requisite oath, have the same powers as officers appointed by an electoral board.

Va. Code § 24.2-118

Code 1950, § 24-197; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-108; 1993, c. 641.

Amended by Acts 1993, § c. 641.

Amended by Acts 1970, § c. 462, § 24.1-108.