Substitute officer continues in office upon removal of predecessor

Va. Code Ann. § 58.1-3166
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The substitute officer, appointed pursuant to § 58.1-3169 , shall, upon the ouster of his predecessor, unless sooner removed by the Governor or under the provisions of §§ 24.2-230 to 24.2-238 , continue to serve in such capacity during the remainder of the term of his predecessor and until his successor be elected or appointed and qualified. Code 1950, § 58-956; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 1; 1984, c. 675.
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