If an officer of election is absent or unable to serve and the polls have been open for one hour, the remaining officers of election shall appoint a substitute officer of election for the precinct. The substitute officer shall possess the same qualifications and, after taking the requisite oath, have the same powers as officers appointed by an electoral board.
Code 1950, § 24-197; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-108; 1993, c. 641.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Administration
§ 24.2-100. Applicability of title
§ 24.2-101.01. Certified mail; subsequent mail or notices may be sent by regular mail
§ 24.2-101.1. Implementation of certain laws; special elections
§ 24.2-102. Appointment; terms; Commissioner of Elections; prohibited activities
§ 24.2-103. Powers and duties in general; report
§ 24.2-103.1. Duties of Department of Elections related to redistricting
§ 24.2-103.2. Duties of the Department of Elections related to accessible absentee voting
§ 24.2-104. Requesting assistance for attorney for the Commonwealth; investigative committees
§ 24.2-104.1. Civil actions by Attorney General
§ 24.2-105.1. Election and voter participation information on the Internet
§ 24.2-105. Prescribing various forms
§ 24.2-105.2. Acceptance of payments
§ 24.2-106. Appointment and terms; vacancies; chairman and secretary; certain prohibitions; training
§ 24.2-106.01. Description of duties and responsibilities; required affirmation
§ 24.2-107. Meetings; quorum; notice; account of proceedings; seal; records open to inspection
§ 24.2-108. Compensation and expenses of members
§ 24.2-109.1. Performance review of general registrars
§ 24.2-111. Compensation and expenses of general registrars
§ 24.2-112. Deputy registrars; employees
§ 24.2-114. Duties and powers of general registrar
§ 24.2-115. Appointment, qualifications, and terms of officers of election
§ 24.2-115.1. Officers of election; hours of service
§ 24.2-115.2. Officers of election; required training
§ 24.2-116. Compensation of officers; volunteer officers
§ 24.2-117. Request for removal of officer of election
§ 24.2-118. Appointments when officers fail to serve
§ 24.2-119.1. Prohibition on discrimination in employment; penalty
§ 24.2-122. Status of members of electoral boards, registrars, and officers of election
§ 24.2-123. Requirements for registration and voting; prohibition on use of power of attorney
§ 24.2-124.1. Acceptance of certain gifts and funding prohibited