That no man, or set of men, is entitled to exclusive or separate emoluments or privileges from the community, but in consideration of public services; which not being descendible, neither ought the offices of magistrate, legislator, or judge to be hereditary.
No exclusive emoluments or privileges; offices not to be hereditary
Va. Const. art. I, § 4, under Bill of Rights.
Va. Const. art. I, § 4
No exclusive emoluments or privileges; offices not to be hereditary