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VA Code § 15.2-614 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-614. Powers and duties of manager

As the administrative head of the county government for the board, the manager shall supervise the collection of all revenues, guard adequately all expenditures, secure proper accounting for all funds, safeguard the property of the county, exercise general supervision over all county institutions and agencies, and, with the board's approval, coordinate the various activities of the county and unify the management of its affairs.He shall also:1. Execute and enforce all board resolutions and orders and see that all laws of the Commonwealth required to be enforced through the board or other county officers subject to the board's control are faithfully executed.2. Attend all meetings of the board and recommend such action as he deems expedient.3. Subject to such limitations as made by general law, fix, with the board's approval, the compensation of all officers and employees whom he or a subordinate appoints or employs.4. Submit to the board each year a proposed annual budget, with his recommendations, and execute the budget as finally adopted.5. Make regular monthly reports to the board on administrative matters and keep the board fully advised as to the county's financial condition.6. Examine regularly the books and papers of every officer and department of the county and report to the board the condition in which he finds them. He may order an audit of any office at any time.7. Perform such other duties as the board imposes upon him.Code 1950, § 15-317; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-637; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-615 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-615. Activities for which manager is responsible

The county manager shall be responsible to the board for the administration of the following activities:1. The assessment of property for taxation and the preparation of the tax books;2. The collection of taxes, fees and other revenues of the county;3. The custody of and accounting for all public funds belonging to the county;4. The procurement of goods, services, insurance and construction for the county;5. The care of all county buildings;6. The care and custody of all personal property of the county;7. The construction and maintenance of county roads and bridges;8. The administration of social service activities;9. Public health work;10. Such other activities of the county not specifically assigned to another officer or agency by this form of county organization and government or by other law.Code 1950, § 15-318; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-638; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-616 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-616. Departments of the county

The activities or functions of the county shall, with the exceptions herein provided, be distributed among the following departments:1. Department of finance.2. Department of public works.3. Department of social services.4. Department of education.5. Department of public health.The board may establish any additional departments it deems necessary and appropriate.In addition, any activity which is unassigned by this form of county organization and government shall, upon recommendation of the county manager, be assigned by the board to the appropriate department. The board may further, upon recommendations of the county manager, reassign, transfer or combine any county functions, activities or departments.Code 1950, § 15-319; 1956, c. 200; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-639; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-617 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-617. Department of finance; director; general duties

The director of finance shall be the head of the department of finance and as such have charge of (i) the administration of the county's financial affairs, including the budget; (ii) the assessment of property for taxation; (iii) the collection of taxes, license fees and other revenues; (iv) the custody of all public funds belonging to or handled by the county; (v) the supervision of the expenditures of the county and its subdivisions; (vi) the disbursement of county funds; (vii) the purchase, lease, storage and distribution of all goods, and the purchase of all services, insurance or construction needed by any department, office or other using agency of the county unless some other officer or employee is designated for this purpose; (viii) the keeping and supervision of all accounts; and (ix) such other duties as the board may require.Code 1950, § 15-320; 1954, c. 46; 1956, c. 349; 1959, Ex. Sess., c. 69; 1962, cc. 399, 623, § 15.1-640; 1982, c. 647; 1991, c. 16; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-618 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-618. Same; expenditures and accounts

No money shall be drawn from the county treasury, nor shall any obligation for the expenditure of money be incurred except in pursuance of appropriation resolutions. Accounts shall be kept for each item of appropriation made by the board. Each such account shall show in detail the appropriations made thereto, the amount drawn thereon, the unpaid obligations charged against it, and the unencumbered balance in the appropriation account, properly chargeable, sufficient to meet the obligation entailed by contract, agreement or order.Code 1950, § 15-320; 1954, c. 46; 1956, c. 349; 1959, Ex. Sess., c. 69; 1962, cc. 399, 623, § 15.1-640; 1982, c. 647; 1991, c. 16; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-620 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-620. Same; powers of county treasurer; deposit of moneys

The director of finance shall exercise the powers conferred and perform the duties imposed by general law upon county treasurers, and shall be subject to the obligations and penalties imposed by general law. All moneys received by any county officer or employee for or in connection with county business shall be paid promptly into the hands of the director of finance. All such money shall be promptly deposited by the director of finance to the credit of the county in such banks or trust companies the board selects. No money shall be disbursed or paid out by the county except upon check signed by the chairman of the board, or such other person the board designates, and countersigned by the director of finance.The director of finance or his authorized deputies may transfer public funds from one depository to another by wire. Such officers may also draw any of the county's money by check or by an electronic fund wire, or by any means deemed appropriate and sound by the director of finance and approved by the board, drawn upon a warrant issued by the board. If any money is knowingly paid otherwise than upon the director of finance's check or electronic fund wire or by alternative means specifically approved by the director of finance and the board, drawn upon such warrant, the payment shall be invalid against the county.The board may designate one or more banks or trust companies as a receiving or collecting agency under the direction of the department of finance. All funds so collected or received shall be deposited to the credit of the county in such banks or trust companies as the board selects.Every bank or trust company serving as a depository or as a receiving or collecting agency for county funds shall be required by the board to give adequate security therefor, and to meet such requirements as to interest thereon as the board may establish. All interest on money so deposited shall accrue to the benefit of the county.Code 1950, § 15-320; 1954, c. 46; 1956, c. 349; 1959, Ex. Sess., c. 69; 1962, cc. 399, 623, § 15.1-640; 1982, c. 647; 1991, c. 16; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-621 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-621. Same; claims against counties; accounts

The director of finance shall audit all claims against the county for goods or services. It shall be his duty (i) to ascertain that such claims are in accordance with the purchase orders or contracts from which the claims arise; (ii) to draw all checks in settlement of such claims; (iii) to keep a record of the revenues and expenditures of the county; (iv) to keep such accounts and records of the affairs of the county as shall be prescribed by the Auditor of Public Accounts; and (v) at the end of each month, to prepare and submit to the board statements showing the progress and status of the county's affairs in such form as agreed upon by the Auditor of Public Accounts and the board.Code 1950, § 15-320; 1954, c. 46; 1956, c. 349; 1959, Ex. Sess., c. 69; 1962, cc. 399, 623, § 15.1-640; 1982, c. 647; 1991, c. 16; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-622 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-622. Same; director as purchasing agent

The director of finance shall act as purchasing agent for the county, unless the board designates another officer or employee for such purpose. The director of finance or the person designated as purchasing agent shall make all purchases, subject to such exceptions as the board allows. He may transfer supplies, materials and equipment between departments and offices; sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of any surplus supplies, materials or equipment; and make such other sales, exchanges and dispositions as the board authorizes. He may, with the approval of the board, establish suitable specifications or standards for all goods, services, insurance and construction to be procured for the county; inspect all deliveries to determine their compliance with such specifications and standards; and sell supplies, materials and equipment to volunteer emergency medical services agencies at the same cost as the cost of such supplies, materials and equipment to the county. He shall have charge of such storerooms and warehouses of the county as the board provides.All purchases shall be made in accordance with Chapter 43 (§ 2.2-4300 et seq.) of Title 2.2 and under such rules and regulations consistent with Chapter 43 of Title 2.2 as the board establishes. He shall not furnish any goods, services, insurance or construction to any department or office except upon receipt of a properly approved requisition and unless there is an unencumbered appropriation balance sufficient to pay for them.Code 1950, § 15-320; 1954, c. 46; 1956, c. 349; 1959, Ex. Sess., c. 69; 1962, cc. 399, 623, § 15.1-640; 1982, c. 647; 1991, c. 16; 1997, c. 587; 2015, cc. 502, 503.
VA Code § 15.2-623 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-623. Same; assistants

The director may have such deputies or assistants in the performance of his duties as the board allows.Code 1950, § 15-320; 1954, c. 46; 1956, c. 349; 1959, Ex. Sess., c. 69; 1962, cc. 399, 623, § 15.1-640; 1982, c. 647; 1991, c. 16; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-624 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-624. Same; obligations of chief assessing officer

The chief assessing officer shall be subject to the obligations and penalties imposed by general law upon commissioners of the revenue.Code 1950, § 15-320; 1954, c. 46; 1956, c. 349; 1959, Ex. Sess., c. 69; 1962, cc. 399, 623, § 15.1-640; 1982, c. 647; 1991, c. 16; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-625 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-625. Department of public works

The county engineer, who shall be head of the department of public works, shall be responsible for the construction and maintenance of county roads and bridges, county stormwater systems within public rights-of-way and public easements and all other public works. He shall exercise the powers conferred and perform the duties imposed by general law upon the county engineer and in addition shall perform such other duties as the board imposes upon him.Code 1950, § 15-321; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-641; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-626 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-626. Department and board of social services

The director of social services, who shall be head of the department of social services, shall exercise the powers conferred and perform the duties imposed by general law upon the county board of social services, not inconsistent herewith. He shall also perform such other duties as the board of supervisors imposes upon him.The county board of social services shall consist of six members; shall have all the powers, duties, and authority set out in Chapter 3 (§ 63.2-300 et seq.) of Title 63.2 of the Code of Virginia; and shall be appointed by the board of supervisors, which may fix, within the limits set forth in § 63.2-310, the compensation of the members of such board. At all times one member of the county board of social services shall also be a member of the board of supervisors. The board of social services may at any time be abolished by the board of supervisors.Code 1950, § 15-322; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-642; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-627 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-627. Department of education

The department of education shall consist of the county school board, the division superintendent of schools and the officers and employees thereof. Except as herein otherwise provided, the county school board and the division superintendent of schools shall exercise all the powers conferred and perform all the duties imposed upon them by general law. Except for the initial elected board which shall consist of five members, the county school board shall be composed of not less than three nor more than nine members; however, there shall be at least one school board member elected from each of the county's magisterial or election districts. The members shall be elected by popular vote from election districts coterminous with the election districts for the board of county supervisors. The exact number of members shall be determined by the board of county supervisors. Elections of school board members shall be held to coincide with the elections of members of the board of county supervisors at the regular general election in November. The terms of office for the county school board members shall be the same as the terms of the members of the board of county supervisors and shall commence on January 1 following their election.A vacancy in the office of school board member shall be filled pursuant to §§ 24.2-226 and 24.2-228.In order to have their names placed on the ballot, all candidates shall be nominated only by petition as provided by general law pursuant to § 24.2-506.The county school board may also have a position of tie breaker for the purpose of casting the deciding vote in cases of tie votes of the school board as provided in § 22.1-75. The position of tie breaker, if any, shall be held by a qualified voter who is a resident of the county and who shall be elected in the same manner and for the same length of term as the members of the school board and at a general election at which members of the school board are elected. A vacancy in the position of tie breaker shall be filled pursuant to §§ 24.2-226 and 24.2-228.The chairman of the county school board, for the purpose of appearing before the board of county supervisors, shall be considered head of this department, unless some other person in the department shall be designated by the school board for such purpose.Code 1950, § 15-324; 1956, c. 153; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-644; 1980, c. 559; 1981, c. 246; 1982, cc. 32, 75; 1995, c. 8; 1996, c. 873; 1997, c. 587; 2014, c. 772.
VA Code § 15.2-628 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-628. Terms of school boards

Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding sections, in any county which hereafter adopts the county manager form of organization and government under this chapter, the members of the county school board then in office shall be appointed or reappointed, as the case may be, for terms of four years each, except that initial appointments hereunder may be for terms of one to four years, respectively, so as to provide staggered terms for such members.1966, c. 624, § 15.1-644.1; 1980, c. 559; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-629 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-629. Department and board of health

The department of health shall consist of the county health director, who shall be appointed as provided in the applicable provisions of Article 5 (§ 32.1-30 et seq.) of Chapter 1 of Title 32.1 and who shall be head thereof, and the other officers and employees of such department. The head of the department shall exercise the powers conferred and shall perform the duties imposed upon the local health director by general law, not inconsistent herewith. He shall also perform such other duties as may be imposed upon him by the board or, if the health department is operated under contract with the State Board of Health, as may be specified in such contract.If the board appoints a local board of health as provided in § 32.1-32, it shall consist of two qualified citizens of the county, who shall serve without pay, and the county health director. Such board shall have power to adopt necessary rules and regulations, not in conflict with law, concerning the department. The board of health may at any time be abolished by the board of supervisors.Code 1950, § 15-326; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-646; 1966, c. 304; 1975, c. 575; 1979, c. 719; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-630 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-630. Department of assessments

The department of assessments, if and when established, shall be headed by a commissioner of the revenue or supervisor of assessments, who shall exercise the powers conferred and perform the duties imposed by § 15.2-619 upon the director of finance.Code 1950, § 15-327; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-647; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-631 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-631. Department of extension and continuing education

The department of extension and continuing education, if and when established, shall consist of the county extension agent, who shall be head of the department, a home economics agent, a 4-H youth agent and such other extension agents and employees as may be appointed or employed. The county extension agent and the other extension agents shall be selected from a list of eligibles submitted by the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. They shall perform such duties as the board imposes upon them.Code 1950, § 15-328; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-648; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-632 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-632. Department of public safety

The department of public safety if and when established shall be under the supervision of a director of public safety appointed by the county manager. Such department shall consist of the following divisions:1. Division of police, in charge of a chief of police and consisting of such other police officers and personnel as may be appointed, including an animal protection police officer who shall have all of the powers of an animal control officer conferred by general law and one or more deputy animal protection police officers to assist the animal protection police officer in the performance of his duties. In addition, the animal protection police officer and his deputies shall have all of the powers vested in law-enforcement officers as defined in § 9.1-101, provided they have met the minimum qualifications and have been certified under §§ 15.2-1705 and 15.2-1706.2. Division of fire protection, in charge of a fire chief and consisting of such fire fighters, and other personnel as may be appointed.Code 1950, § 15-328.1; 1956, c. 277; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-649; 1977, c. 326; 1997, c. 587; 2010, c. 621.
VA Code § 15.2-633 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-633. Office of the county attorney

The board may create the office of county attorney. The county attorney shall be appointed by the county manager, and serve at a salary fixed by the board. He shall be accountable to the county manager.No person shall be appointed a county attorney under the provisions of this section unless at the time of his appointment he has been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia.1964, c. 312, § 15.1-9.1; 1973, c. 287; 1977, c. 584; 1982, c. 30; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-634 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-634. Department of public utilities

The department of public utilities, if and when established, shall be under the supervision of a director of public utilities appointed by the county manager. The department shall be in charge of the construction, operation, maintenance and administration of public utilities, owned, operated and controlled by the county or any sanitary district of the county, including but not limited to water systems, sewer systems, sewage disposal systems, solid waste management, street lights and any other related functions not assigned to or administered by other departments. If the county has a division of fire and a fire chief under the provisions of § 15.2-633, then the division of fire shall not be under the department of public utilities.Code 1950, § 15-328.2; 1956, c. 200; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-650; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-634.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 6 - County Manager Form of Government|§ 15.2-634.1. Background checks required for certain employees

As a condition of employment, any county having the county manager form of government shall require any applicant who is offered or accepts employment, whether full-time or part-time, permanent or temporary or contractual, at such county's water treatment facility after September 1, 2001, to submit to fingerprinting and to provide personal descriptive information to be forwarded along with the applicant's fingerprints through the Central Criminal Records Exchange to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record information regarding such applicant. Such applicants shall, if required by ordinance, pay the cost of fingerprinting or a criminal records check or both.The Central Criminal Records Exchange, upon receipt of an applicant's record or notification that no record exists, shall make a report to the county manager or his designee, who must belong to a governmental entity. If an applicant is denied employment because of the information appearing in his criminal history record, the county shall notify the applicant that information obtained from the Central Criminal Records Exchange contributed to such denial. The information shall not be disseminated except as provided for in this section.2003, c. 202.