Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org6489715.2-1508Bonuses for employees of local governments2025Counties, Cities and TownsPowers of Local GovernmentLocal Government Personnel, Qualification for Office, Bonds, Dual Office Holding and Certain Local Government OfficersGeneral Provisions for Certain Officers and Employees

Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, general or special, the governing body of any locality may provide for payment of monetary bonuses to its officers and employees. The payment of a bonus shall be authorized by ordinance.

1985, c. 142, § 15.1-7.4; 1997, c. 587; 2003, c. 204.