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Sec. 24-10. Work force[386] —Establishment; control of city manager.


A prisoners' work force shall be established in the city and
shall be under the direction and control of the city manager,
subject to such rules as may be prescribed by the council.
The city manager shall direct such work force or part thereof
to be worked at such time and places as he may designate or
as necessity may require. (Code 1959, § 24-10.)

 
[386]

For state law authorizing city to establish chain gang, see Code of
Va., § 53-163.