                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

TAX COMMISSIONER (§ 58.1-200)

The Tax Commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation
by the General Assembly, if in session when such appointment is made, and, if
not in session, then at its next succeeding session. He shall hold office at the
pleasure of the Governor for a term coincident with that of each governor making
the appointment, or until his successor shall be appointed and qualified.
Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments are made.
No person shall be appointed Tax Commissioner unless he is a person of proved
executive ability and knowledge of taxation. He shall devote his full time to
his duties and shall receive such compensation for his services as provided by
law.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 58-28; 1976, c. 728; 1984, cc. 675, 720.