                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

APPOINTMENT OF TIE BREAKER (§ 22.1-40)

The school board selection commission may, at the option of the governing body
of the county, appoint a qualified voter who is a resident of the county to cast
the deciding vote in case of a tie vote of the school board as provided in §
22.1-75. The term of office of each tie breaker so appointed shall be four years
whether the appointment is to fill a vacancy caused by expiration of term or
otherwise. The commission shall give the notice required by § 22.1-37 before
appointing any tie breaker.

HISTORY: 1980, c. 559; 1981, c. 246.