Va. Code § 12.1-18: Subordinates and employees to be appointed to serve at pleasure of Commission

The Commission shall appoint a clerk and his deputies and assistants, a bailiff, all necessary heads and assistant heads of divisions and bureaus, all necessary regular and special counsel notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 5 (§ 2.2-500 et seq.) of Title 2.2, and such other subordinates and employees as may be necessary to the proper discharge of its duties, all of whom shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission.Code 1950, § 12-39; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 157; 1991, c. 123.