Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org5752115.2-1540Chief administrative officer202551.1-155.2Counties, Cities and TownsPowers of Local GovernmentLocal Government Personnel, Qualification for Office, Bonds, Dual Office Holding and Certain Local Government OfficersOther Officers of Local Governments
The governing body of any locality may appoint a chief administrative officer, who shall be designated county, city or town administrator or manager or executive, as the case may be.