"Appointed and qualified;" definition, reference to term of office of person appointed by Governor.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not provide details on consequences if an appointee fails to meet requirements.

Definition of 'Appointed and Qualified'

This bill adds a definition to Virginia's laws for when someone appointed by the Governor is considered 'appointed and qualified'.

What This Bill Does

• Adds a new section in Title 1 of Virginia's Code.
• Defines what it means for an appointee to be 'appointed and qualified' as satisfying all statutory requirements, taking the oath of office, and being confirmed by the General Assembly.

Who It Names or Affects

• People appointed by the Governor who need confirmation from the General Assembly.

Terms To Know

Appointee

A person chosen for a position or office by someone in authority, like the Governor.

General Assembly

The legislative body of Virginia that makes laws and confirms appointments made by the Governor.

Limits and Unknowns

• Does not specify what happens if an appointee does not meet all requirements.
• Only defines when an appointee is 'appointed and qualified', without changing how people are appointed or confirmed.

Official Summary Text

Rules of construction and definitions; "appointed and qualified."
Defines "appointed and qualified," whenever used in reference to the term of office of any person appointed by the Governor for which confirmation by the General Assembly is required, to mean that the appointee has satisfied all statutory requirements, taken the oath of office, and been confirmed by the General Assembly. The bill adds this definition to Title 1, giving it applicability throughout the Code of Virginia.

Current Bill Text

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered
1-204.1
, relating to rules of construction and definitions; "appointed and qualified."

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered
1-204.1
as follows:

§ 1
-204.1. Appointed and qualified.

"Appointed and qualified," whenever used in reference to the term of office of
any person appointed
by the Governor for which confirmation by the General Assembly
is required, means
the appointee has satisfied
all statutory requirements, taken the oath office, and been confirmed by the General Assembly
.