BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech Rector John Rocovich says Gov. Abigail Spanberger does not have the authority to remove him from the university Board of Visitors after she dismissed him this week over ethics and conduct violations.
Under Virginia law, the governor may remove members of public university boards for cause.
Spanberger did not specify the alleged violations in her removal letter, and the governor’s office has not responded to multiple requests for comment.
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