2015 Code of Virginia
Title 23 - Educational Institutions
§ 23-91.26. Appointment and terms of visitors generally
(a) The board shall consist of sixteen members, who shall be appointed by the Governor. Of the sixteen members, two may be nonresidents of Virginia.
(b) In 1972 the Governor shall appoint the members of the board for terms beginning July 1, 1972. At least one of the members appointed each year beginning in 1978 shall be an alumnus of George Mason University or of the George Mason College Division of the University of Virginia and, insofar as is possible, ten of the sixteen members shall be representative of the principal political subdivisions comprising Planning District Number Eight and of Fauquier County. Four of such appointments shall be for terms of four years each, four for terms of three years, four for terms of two years, and four for terms of one year. Subsequent appointments shall be for terms of four years; provided, however, that appointments to fill vacancies occurring otherwise than by expiration of terms shall be for the unexpired terms.
(c) All appointments shall be subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. Members shall continue to hold office until their successors have been appointed and have qualified.
1972, c. 550; 1977, c. 670.
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