The governing bodies of two or more counties, cities, or towns, or a combination thereof, may, by concurrent ordinances or resolutions or by agreement, create a regional emergency communications authority. Such authority shall be subject to all rights, privileges, and obligations provided in Article 7 (§ 56-484.12 et seq.).
Regional emergency communications authority
Va. Code Ann. § 56-484.18:1, under Chapter 15. Telegraph and Telephone Companies..
Va. Code Ann. § 56-484.18:1