Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of §§ 15.2-531 and 15.2-532, a county which has an elected school board shall comply with the applicable provisions of Article 7 (§ 22.1-57.1 et seq.) of Title 22.1.
Elected school boards
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-533, under Chapter 5. County Executive Form of Government..
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-533