It is the purpose and intent of the General Assembly to create a procedure whereby the Commonwealth will help ensure that all of its localities are maintained as viable communities in which their citizens can live. To carry out this purpose and intent, there is hereby established the Commission on Local Government.
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-2900
Purpose and intent
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Washington County v. City of Bristol (2003)
Most recently applied in Washington County v. City of Bristol (December 2003)
1979, c. 85, § 15.1-945.1; 1997, c. 587.
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