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It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. 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He shall hold his office at the\npleasure of the Governor for a term coincident with that of each Governor making\nthe appointment or until his successor shall be appointed and qualified.\nVacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as original\nappointments are made.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 46-24; 1958, c. 541, \u00a7 46.1-23; 1989, c. 727.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}