How need determined

Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-5304, under Chapter 53. Hospital Authorities..

Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-5304

The determination as to whether there is a need for an authority to function may be made by the governing body on its own motion or upon the filing of a petition, signed by 100 registered voters of the city, asserting that there is need for an authority to function in the city and requesting that the governing body so declare.