Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, general or special, the governing body of any locality may provide for payment of monetary bonuses to its officers and employees. The payment of a bonus shall be authorized by ordinance.
Bonuses for employees of local governments
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-1508, under Chapter 15. Local Government Personnel, Qualification for Office, Bonds, Dual Office Holding and Certain Local Government Officers..
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-1508