Code of Virginia - Title 26 Fiduciaries Generally - Section 26-10.1 Deputy commissioners of accounts in certain cities and counties

§ 26-10.1. Deputy commissioners of accounts in certain cities and counties

In any city or county having a population in excess of 200,000 the commissioner of accounts of each court having jurisdiction of the probate of wills and granting administrations on estates of decedents, with the approval of the judge of such court, may appoint a deputy commissioner of accounts who may discharge any of the official duties of his principal or principals during the latter's continuance in office. The person so appointed shall be a discreet and competent attorney-at-law.

Any deputy commissioner of accounts, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe an oath similar to that provided for his principal. The oath shall be filed with the clerk of court and a record of such appointment and oath shall be entered in the order book of such court. Any such deputy shall be removable at the pleasure of the judge of said court.

(1954, c. 456; 1964, c. 458; 1966, c. 326; 1973, c. 544; 2003, c. 194.)

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