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Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-300 Adoption of optional forms of county government; inconsistent provisions of law
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A. Any county may adopt an optional form of county government in accordance with the referendum provisions of § 15.2-301, subject to the limitations specified in Chapters 3 through 8 of this title. B. Other provisions of law in conflict with Chapters 3 through 8 of this title sha…
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-301 Petition or resolution asking for referendum; notice; conduct of election
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A. A county may adopt one of the optional forms of government provided for in Chapters 4 through 8 of this title only after approval by voter referendum. The referendum shall be initiated by (i) a petition filed with the circuit court for the county signed by at least ten percent…
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-302 When form of government to become effective
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A form of government approved by the voters in accordance with § 15.2-301 shall become effective on January 1 following the election of members of the governing body under the provisions of § 15.2-303.
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-303 When new supervisors elected
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If voters approve the adoption of an optional form of government in accordance with § 15.2-301, the members of the governing body shall be elected at the next succeeding November general election. The members' terms shall commence on January 1 following the election.