Virginia Code 10.1-515: Composition of governing body.
If the Board determines that the operation of the proposed district within the defined boundaries is administratively practicable and feasible, and the proposed district is created, then its governing body shall be a board of district directors appointed or elected in the number and manner specified as follows:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 10.1-515
- Board: means the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board. See Virginia Code 10.1-500
- City: includes all cities chartered under the Commonwealth. See Virginia Code 10.1-500
- County: includes towns. See Virginia Code 10.1-500
1. If the district embraces one county or city, or less than one county or city, the board of district directors shall consist of five members, three to be elected by the registered voters of the district and two appointed by the Board.
2. If the district embraces more than one county or city, or parts thereof, the board of district directors shall consist of two members elected by the registered voters from each county or city, or parts thereof embraced by the district. Two members-at-large shall be appointed by the Board.
Code 1950, § 21-27; 1964, c. 512; 1970, c. 480; 1978, c. 763; 1988, c. 891; 2002, cc. 143, 236.
