Chap. 437.—An ACT to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered
136-a, relating to election to fill vacancy in certain county offices under certain
conditions. {H 477]

Approved April 1, 1948

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia be amended by adding a section
numbered one hundred thirty-six-a as follows:

Section 136-a. When any person elected at a regular election as
a member of the board of supervisors or other governing body of any
county shall die, resign or be legally incapacitated to hold such office,
prior to qualifying as such officer, then the judge of the circuit court
of the county shall, in lieu of appointing a successor for the term for
which such person did not qualify, issue a writ of election as provided
in section one hundred forty-seven of the Code of Virginia to fill such
vacancy. The procedure as to such election shall in all respects conform
to general law.