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Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-5700 Short title; application
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Park Authorities Act." The chapter shall apply to all localities of the Commonwealth.
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-5701 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall mean unless the context shall indicate otherwise: "Authority" means an authority created under the provisions of § 15.2-5702 or, if any such authority shall be abolished, the entity succeeding to the principal functions…
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-5702 Creation of authorities
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A. A locality may by ordinance or resolution, or two or more localities may by concurrent ordinances or resolutions, signify their intention to create a park authority, under an appropriate name and title, containing the word "authority" which shall be a body politic and corporat…
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-5703 Members of authority; appointment, terms, compensation, etc.; officers, quorum
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Each authority created hereunder, whether created by single or multiple localities, shall be governed by a board of not less than six members, but always an even number, appointed by the governing body of the locality. The board members shall be appointed for staggered four-year …