The Auditor of Public Accounts shall be elected by the joint vote of the two houses of the General Assembly, for the term of four years, as provided in Article IV, Section 18 of the Constitution of Virginia, and he shall receive such compensation as may be appropriated by law for the purpose. In the event the office of Auditor of Public Accounts becomes vacant while the General Assembly is not in session, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission shall appoint a successor to serve until thirty days after the commencement of the next session of the General Assembly.
Code 1950, § 2-125; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-153; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 43; 1976, c. 697; 2001, c. 844.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 14 - Auditor of Public Accounts
§ 30-130. Election, term and compensation; vacancy
§ 30-132. Employment of assistants; location of offices
§ 30-133. Duties and powers generally
§ 30-133.1. Additional certifications for public institutions of higher education
§ 30-133.2. Annual review of the collection and distribution of retail sales and use taxes
§ 30-135. Inspection of accounts and vouchers
§ 30-136. Power as to witnesses; perjury
§ 30-137. Devising system of bookkeeping and accounting for local offices; costs
§ 30-139. To whom Auditor to report defaults or irregularities