Va. Code § 15.2-1503 : COUNTIES, CITIES AND TOWNS — Powers of Local Government — Local Government Personnel, Qualification for Office, Bonds, Dual Office Holding and Certain Local Government Officers — General Provisions for Certain Officers and Employees —1503 - Tenure of officers and employees; suspension or removal TEXT PDF A. All appointments of officers and hiring of other employees by a locality shall be without definite term, unless for temporary services not to exceed one year or except as otherwise provided by general law or special act. B. Any officer or employee of a locality employed pursuant to subsection A of this section may be suspended or removed from office or employment in accordance with the provisions of §§ 24.2-230 through 24.2-238, if such sections are applicable. Otherwise, any such employee may be suspended or removed in accordance with procedure established by special act or by the governing body, if any. C. In case of the absence or disability of any officer or employee, the governing body or other appointing power may designate some responsible person to temporarily perform the duties of the office. Va. Code § 15.2-1503 1997, c. 587. Amended by Acts 1997, § c. 587.