                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

APPOINTIVE POWER OF CIRCUIT COURTS (§ 19.2-6)

Unless otherwise specifically provided, whenever an appointive power is given to
the judge of a circuit court, that power shall be exercised by a majority of the
judges of the circuit. In case of a tie, such fact shall be communicated to the
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, who shall appoint a circuit judge from
another circuit who shall act as a tie breaker. Where the power of appointment
is to be exercised by a majority of the judges of the Second Judicial Circuit
and such appointment is to a local post, board or commission in Accomack or
Northampton County, the resident judge or judges of the County of Accomack or
Northampton shall exercise such appointment power as if he or they comprise the
majority of the judges of the Circuit.

HISTORY: 1975, c. 495; 1977, c. 288; 1994, c. 407.