73 chapters · 2,280 sections in this title.
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-4000 Enjoyment of city status until requirements of chapter fulfilled
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A city which no longer qualifies for city status under Article VII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Virginia shall change to town status under the provisions of this chapter. Until the court enters an order under § 15.2-4004 for such change, a city shall enjoy all the rights and…
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-4001 Investigation by Commission on Local Government; certification of findings to governing body
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If it appears from the most recent United States census that a city may not meet the requirements for city status under Article VII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Virginia, the Commission on Local Government shall commence an investigation of the population, assets, liabilitie…
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-4002 Report from Commission to be certified to circuit court; appointment of special court
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When the governing body of any city receives a report compiled pursuant to § 15.2-4001 from the Commission on Local Government concluding that the city does not meet the requirements for city status under Article VII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Virginia, it shall petition t…
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-4003 Investigation by special court; public hearing
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A special court appointed pursuant to this chapter shall investigate all matters contained in the report certified to the court under § 15.2-4002, and any other matters it deems pertinent to the purpose of the inquiry. The court shall fix a time and place for a public hearing on …