The Superintendent of State Police shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly if in session when such appointment is made, and if not in session, then at its next succeeding session. Such officer shall hold his office at the pleasure of the Governor for a term coincident with that of each Governor making the appointment, or until his successor shall be appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments are made.
1942, p. 340; Michie Code 1942, § 585(71a); R. P. 1948, § 52-2.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 1 - Department of State Police
§ 52-2. Appointment of Superintendent and term of office
§ 52-3. Oath, bond, and salary of Superintendent
§ 52-4. Functions of Department
§ 52-4.3. Drug Investigation Special Trust Account
§ 52-6. Appointment of additional police officers
§ 52-6.1. Appointment of supervisory officers
§ 52-7. Bonds of police officers; liability insurance policies
§ 52-8. Powers and duties to enforce criminal laws and investigate aircraft accidents
§ 52-8.1. Powers and duties of Bureau of Criminal Investigation
§ 52-8.1:1. Powers and duties of a drug law enforcement and investigation division
§ 52-8.2. Certain investigations of elected officials; immunity for witnesses
§ 52-8.3. Disclosure of criminal investigative records and reports; penalty
§ 52-8.4. Powers and duties to promulgate regulations; inspection of certain records
§ 52-8.4:1. Regulations for firearms shows
§ 52-8.4:2. Certain offenses to be considered traffic infractions
§ 52-8.5. Reporting hate crimes
§ 52-8.6. Criminal street gang reporting
§ 52-9.1. Distinctive uniform to be adopted for State police officers
§ 52-9.1:1. Retired and former law-enforcement officers; retention of badge
§ 52-9.2. Wearing of same or similar uniforms by other persons
§ 52-11. Defense of police officers
§ 52-11.1. State Health Commissioner to cooperate
§ 52-11.3. Acquisition of military property
§ 52-11.5. Disposal of unclaimed firearms or other weapons in possession of the State Police