CHAPTER 87

AN ACT to amend and reenact § 88-1 of the Code of Virginia, relating
to appointment and terms of office of the State Highway Comet test
Approved February 21, 1956

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 33-1 of the Code of Virginia be amended and reenacted
as follows:

§ 33-1. The State Highway Commission, hereinafter in this title
sometimes called “the Commission”, shall consist of nine members, who
shall be appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the General
Assembly, and who shall be removable from office during their re-
spective terms by the Governor at his pleasure. Appointments shall be
for terms of four years commencing upon July first, upon the expiration
of the terms of the existing members, respectively. Vacancies shall be
filled by appointment by the Governor for the unexpired term and shall
be effective until thirty days after the next meeting of the ensuing
General Assembly and, if confirmed, thereafter for the remainder of
of the term. No person shall be eligible to serve more than two successive
terms of four years, other than as State Highway Commissioner; pro-
vided, that a person heretofore or hereafter appointed to fill a vacancy
may serve two additional successive terms. Incumbency during a current
four-year term when this amendment becomes effective shall constitute
the first of the two successive terms with respect to eligibility for
appointment.