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2008 SESSION
086616324Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 23-70 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 23-70. Appointment of visitors generally; number and terms of office.
A. The board of visitors is to consist of sixteen visitors appointed by the Governor, of whom at least thirteen shall be appointed from the Commonwealth at large and not more than three shall be appointed from the nonresident alumni of the University of Virginia.
B. Of the seven members to be appointed in 1990 to
fill expired terms, one member shall serve for a term of one year, two members
shall serve for terms of three years, and four members shall serve for terms of
four years. In 1992, the Governor shall fill expired terms by appointing two
members for terms of one year and four members for terms of four years. All
other appointments of members shall be for terms of four years, All
appointments on or after July 1, 2008, shall be for terms of four years and commence July 1 of the first year of
appointment, except that appointments to fill
vacancies shall be made for the unexpired terms. Members shall complete their
service on March 1 June 30
of the year in which their respective terms expire, including
appointments made prior to July 1, 2008. All appointments for full
terms, as well as to fill vacancies, shall be made by the Governor subject to
confirmation by the Senate and the House of Delegates.