Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-307
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 63.2-306:
2. At the discretion of the governing bodies of the participating cities and counties, the local board for a district may be composed of the chief administrative officer of each political subdivision, who may designate his principal assistant to act on his behalf, in his absence, to approve, cancel or change grants made under the provisions of this title.
In addition, the provisions of § 63.2-305 shall apply.
1989, c. 356, § 63.1-44.1; 1995, cc. 262, 313; 2002, c. 747.