7 chapters · 80 sections in this title.
Va. Code Ann. § 42.1-33 Power of local governments to establish and support libraries
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The governing body of any city, county or town shall have the power to establish a free public library for the use and benefit of its residents. The governing body shall provide sufficient support for the operation of the library by levying a tax therefor, either by special levy …
Va. Code Ann. § 42.1-34 Power of local governments to contract for library service
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Any city, town or county shall have the power to enter into contracts with adjacent cities, counties, towns, or public institutions of higher education to receive or to provide library service on such terms and conditions as shall be mutually acceptable, or they may contract for …
Va. Code Ann. § 42.1-35 Library boards generally
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A. The management and control of a free public library system shall be vested in a board of not less than five members or trustees. They shall be appointed by the governing body, chosen from the citizens at large with reference to their fitness for such office. However, one board…
Va. Code Ann. § 42.1-36 Library boards not mandatory
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The formation, creation, or continued existence of library boards shall not be considered or construed in any manner as mandatory upon (i) any city or town with a manager; (ii) any county with a county manager, county executive, urban county manager, or urban county executive for…