                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

OATH AND BOND (§ 15.2-1512)

Before entering upon the duties of his office, the person appointed or employed
by the governing body, or its delegated representative, (i) shall take the oath
of office if required by general law, special act or the governing body, (ii)
shall give a bond before the clerk of the circuit court serving such governing
body, if required by general law, special act or the governing body, and (iii)
shall furnish surety to be approved by such clerk in an amount to be fixed by
the governing body, if required by general law, special act or the governing
body. The premium for such bond shall be paid by the governing body out of its
general fund. The form of oath of office is that prescribed by § 49-1.

HISTORY: 1997, c. 587.