CHAPTER 392

An Act to amend and reenact § 24-24 of the Code of Virginia, which
created the State Board of Elections, as to the terms of office of mem-
bers thereof.

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

an That § 24-24 of the Code of Virginia be amended and reenacted as
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§ 24-24. There shall be within the office of the Secretary of the
Commonwealth a separate, permanent board, which shall be known as the
State Board of Elections, to consist of three members, appointed by the
Governor from the qualified voters of the State, subject to confirmation
by the General Assembly. The regular terms of office of such members
shall be four years, commencing February first after their appointment.
Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms. No member of the Board,
except the secretary, shall be eligible for more than two successive terms;
provided that persons heretofore or hereafter appointed to fill vacancies
may serve two additional successive terms. Incumbency during the current
term when this amendment takes effect constitutes the first of the two
successive terms with respect to eligibility for appointment. In the ap-
pointment of the Board representation shall be given to the political parties
having the highest and next highest number of adherents in this State.
The Governor shall designate one member of the Board as the secretary,
who shall receive * such salary * as is fixed by law. The remaining mem-
bers shall receive a per diem of twenty dollars for each day spent in the
work of the Board. All members shall receive their necessary traveling
and other expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The
Board shall adopt a seal for its use, and by-laws for its own government
and procedure. The Board shall be provided with necessary office space
and equipment in the city of Richmond, and may employ such clerical

and other assistants as it may require.