CHAPTER 8
An Act to amend and reenact § 15.2-1400 of the Code of Virginia, relating to election of certain governing bodies; conversion to single-member districts; emergency.
[S 51]
Approved March 9, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 15.2-1400 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 15.2-1400 . Governing bodies.
A. The qualified voters of every locality shall elect a governing body for such locality. The date, place, number, term, and other details of the election shall be as specified by law, general or special. Qualification for office is provided in Article 4 (§ 15.2-1522 et seq.) of Chapter 15.
B. The governing body of every locality shall be composed of not fewer than three nor more than 11 members.
C. Chairmen, mayors, supervisors, and councilmen are subject to the prohibitions set forth in §§ 15.2-1534 and 15.2-1535 .
D. A governing body may punish or fine a member of the governing body for disorderly behavior.