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VA Code § 15.2-4115 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 41 - Transition of City to Town Status|§ 15.2-4115. Effect when city becomes town; officers

When a city becomes a town under the provisions of this chapter, its ordinances shall become the ordinances of the town, insofar as they are applicable, and consistent with law, until they are repealed, and the existence of such city as an independent city of the Commonwealth shall terminate, as shall the terms of office and the rights, powers, duties and compensation of its constitutional officers and their deputies and employees. All officers, agents and employees of the city, including the mayor and the members of city council, shall continue to serve as the officers, agents and employees of the town, until their positions or offices are terminated as provided by law, or in the case of the mayor and members of council, until their successors are elected or appointed. The circuit court shall order an election to be held pursuant to § 24.2-682 not less than thirty nor more than 180 days after the date of the special court order granting town status, but at least thirty days before the effective date of the transition from city to town status, at which election the town council and other elected officers of the town shall be selected. The terms of such officers shall commence on the day the transition from city to town status becomes effective and shall continue, unless otherwise removed, until their successors have been elected and assume office. The successors or all such officers whose first election is herein provided for shall thereafter be elected at the time, in the manner and for the terms provided by general law.1988, c. 881, § 15.1-965.24; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-4116 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 41 - Transition of City to Town Status|§ 15.2-4116. Library aid continued

In any transition under the provisions of this chapter, if a regional library system existed between a former city and the county surrounding it, or if the former city continues to operate an independent library, the Commonwealth shall continue state aid to the former regional library system or independent library the same as if no transition had occurred. The provisions of this section shall apply to all former regional library systems regardless of when a former city reverted to town status.1991, c. 189, § 15.1-965.24:1; 1994, c. 775; 1997, c. 587; 2009, c. 483; 2013, c. 363; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 174.
VA Code § 15.2-4117 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 41 - Transition of City to Town Status|§ 15.2-4117. Temporary restriction on annexation

For a period of two years from the effective date of a court order granting town status to a city making the transition from city status to town status, the town shall not file an annexation notice with the Commission on Local Government pursuant to § 15.2-2907, nor shall it institute an annexation court action against any county. However, the foregoing shall not prohibit the institution of nor require the stay of an annexation proceeding or the filing of an annexation notice for the purpose of implementing an annexation agreement, provided that the extent, terms and conditions of such agreement have been agreed upon by the governing bodies of the county and the town.1996, cc. 641, 649, § 15.1-965.24:2; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-4118 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 41 - Transition of City to Town Status|§ 15.2-4118. Effect on pending suits

If at the time a city becomes a town under the provisions of this chapter there are any pending actions or proceedings by or against the city, or if after a city becomes a town under the provisions of this chapter an action or proceeding out of a cause of action which arose prior to the time the city became a town, which but for said transition would have been by or against the city, is instituted, the resulting town shall be substituted in place of the city and the action or proceeding may be perfected to judgment.1988, c. 881, § 15.1-965.25; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-4119 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 41 - Transition of City to Town Status|§ 15.2-4119. Effect on jurisdiction of courts

Upon the effective date of the transition from city to town status, all criminal prosecutions then pending therein, whether by indictment, warrant or other complaint, and all suits, actions, motions, warrants, and other proceedings of a civil nature, with all the records of the courts of the city, shall stand ipso facto removed to the courts of concurrent or like jurisdiction of the appropriate county. The circuit and other courts having courthouses and records in and jurisdiction over the city shall, at some convenient time, as closely preceding the period of removal as practicable, by formal orders entered of record, direct the removal of all such causes and proceedings, civil and criminal, to the court or courts of concurrent or like jurisdiction of the county. The clerk of the court or courts to which the causes and proceedings have been removed shall thereupon proceed as in other cases of removal or changes of venue and such matters shall be docketed and handled as though initially filed in such court or courts. At the same time such clerk or clerks shall also deliver to the proper clerk or clerks of the county all the deed books, order or minute books, execution dockets, judgment dockets and other records of his office, of whatever kind or nature. The clerk or clerks of the court or courts to which the records are removed shall take charge of and preserve the records for reference and use in the same manner and with the same effect as though they were original records of his office.1988, c. 881, § 15.1-965.26; 1997, c. 587; 2005, c. 681.
VA Code § 15.2-4120 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 41 - Transition of City to Town Status|§ 15.2-4120. (Effective until January 1, 2022) Court granting transition to town status to exist for ten years

A. The special court created pursuant to § 15.2-4101 shall not be dissolved after rendering a decision granting any motion or petition for transition to town status, but shall remain in existence for a period of ten years from the effective date of any transition order entered, or from the date of any decision of the Supreme Court affirming such an order. Vacancies occurring in the court during such ten-year period shall be filled by designation of another judge from the panel provided for in Chapter 30 (§ 15.2-3000 et seq.) of this title.B. The court may be reconvened at any time during the ten-year period on its own motion, or on motion of the governing body of the county, or of the town, or on petition of not less than fifteen percent of the registered voters of the town.C. The court shall have power and it shall be its duty, at any time during such period, to enforce the performance of the terms and conditions under which town status was granted, and to issue appropriate process to compel such performance. The court may, in its discretion, award attorneys' fees, court and other reasonable costs to the party or parties on whose motion the court is reconvened.D. Any such action of the court shall be subject to review by the Supreme Court in the same manner as is provided with respect to the original decision of the court.1988, c. 881, § 15.1-965.27; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-4120 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 41 - Transition of City to Town Status|§ 15.2-4120. (Effective January 1, 2022) Court granting transition to town status to exist for 10 years

A. The special court created pursuant to § 15.2-4101 shall not be dissolved after rendering a decision granting any motion or petition for transition to town status, but shall remain in existence for a period of ten years from the effective date of any transition order entered, or from the date of any decision of the Supreme Court affirming such an order. Vacancies occurring in the court during such ten-year period shall be filled by designation of another judge from the panel provided for in Chapter 30 (§ 15.2-3000 et seq.) of this title.B. The court may be reconvened at any time during the ten-year period on its own motion, or on motion of the governing body of the county, or of the town, or on petition of not less than fifteen percent of the registered voters of the town.C. The court shall have power and it shall be its duty, at any time during such period, to enforce the performance of the terms and conditions under which town status was granted, and to issue appropriate process to compel such performance. The court may, in its discretion, award attorneys' fees, court and other reasonable costs to the party or parties on whose motion the court is reconvened.D. Any such action of the court shall be subject to review by the Supreme Court in the same manner as is provided with respect to the original decision of the court.1988, c. 881, § 15.1-965.27; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-4200 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 42 - Regional Cooperation Act|§ 15.2-4200. Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Regional Cooperation Act."1968, c. 224, § 15.1-1400; 1995, cc. 732, 796; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-4201 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 42 - Regional Cooperation Act|§ 15.2-4201. Purpose of chapter

This chapter is enacted:1. To improve public health, safety, convenience and welfare, and to provide for the social, economic and physical development of communities and metropolitan areas of the Commonwealth on a sound and orderly basis, within a governmental framework and economic environment which will foster constructive growth and efficient administration.2. To provide a means of coherent articulation of community needs, problems, and potential for service.3. To foster planning for such development by encouraging the creation of effective regional planning agencies and providing the financial and professional assistance of the Commonwealth.4. To provide a forum for state and local government on issues of a regional nature.5. To encourage regional cooperation and coordination with the goals of improved services to citizens and increased cost-effectiveness of governmental activities.6. To deter the fragmentation of governmental units and services.1968, c. 224, § 15.1-1401; 1995, cc. 732, 796; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-4202 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 42 - Regional Cooperation Act|§ 15.2-4202. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter:"Commission" means a planning district commission. Planning district commissions are composed of the duly appointed representatives of the localities or Indian tribes which are parties to the charter agreement."Indian tribe" means an Indian tribe or band that is recognized by federal law."Planning district" means a contiguous area within the boundaries established by the Department of Housing and Community Development."Population," unless a different census is clearly set forth, means the number of inhabitants according to the United States census latest preceding the time at which any provision dependent upon population is being applied, or the time as of which it is being construed, unless there is available an annual estimate of population prepared by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service of the University of Virginia, which has been filed with the Department of Housing and Community Development, in which event the estimate shall govern.1968, c. 224, § 15.1-1402; 1976, c. 760; 1986, c. 164; 1990, c. 722; 1995, cc. 732, 796; 1997, c. 587; 2017, c. 377.
VA Code § 15.2-4204 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 42 - Regional Cooperation Act|§ 15.2-4204. Disposition of earnings and assets of planning district commissions

No part of the net earnings of any planning district commission organized under the provisions of this chapter shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, any of its members, officers or other private persons, other than to its member localities as provided in this chapter. However, the commission may pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes of a planning district commission as set forth in this chapter and in its charter and bylaws. Upon the dissolution or termination of any planning district commission, it shall, after paying or making provisions for the payment of its liabilities, distribute its assets to its member localities, pro rata, based upon the formula used to determine local government dues to the commission.1989, c. 178, § 15.1-1403.1; 1995, cc. 732, 796; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-4206 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 42 - Regional Cooperation Act|§ 15.2-4206. Additional powers of planning district commissions

Planning district commissions may, in addition to and not in limitation of all other powers granted by this chapter:1. Acquire, lease, sell, exchange, donate and convey its projects, property or facilities in furtherance of the purposes of planning district commissions as set forth in this chapter;2. Issue its bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, whether payable solely out of the revenues and receipts derived or to be derived from the leasing, sale or other disposition or use of such projects, property or facilities or otherwise, for the purpose of carrying out any of its powers or purposes set forth in this chapter; and3. As security for the payment of the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on any such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, mortgage and pledge its projects, property or facilities or any part or parts thereof and pledge the revenues therefrom or from any part thereof.1989, c. 178, § 15.1-1404.1; 1995, cc. 732, 796; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-4208 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 42 - Regional Cooperation Act|§ 15.2-4208. General duties of planning district commissions

Planning district commissions shall have the following duties and authority:1. To conduct studies on issues and problems of regional significance;2. To identify and study potential opportunities for state and local cost savings and staffing efficiencies through coordinated governmental efforts;3. To identify mechanisms for the coordination of state and local interests on a regional basis;4. To implement services upon request of member localities;5. To provide technical assistance to state government and member localities;6. To serve as a liaison between localities and state agencies as requested;7. To review local government aid applications as required by § 15.2-4213 and other state or federal law or regulation;8. To conduct strategic planning for the region as required by §§ 15.2-4209 through 15.2-4212;9. To develop regional functional area plans as deemed necessary by the commission or as requested by member localities;10. To assist state agencies, as requested, in the development of substate plans;11. To participate in a statewide geographic information system, the Virginia Geographic Information Network, as directed by the Department of Planning and Budget; and12. To collect and maintain demographic, economic and other data concerning the region and member localities, and act as a state data center affiliate in cooperation with the Virginia Employment Commission.1995, cc. 732, 796, § 15.1-1405.1; 1997, c. 587; 1998, cc. 668, 686.
VA Code § 15.2-4210 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 42 - Regional Cooperation Act|§ 15.2-4210. Commission to act only in conformity with regional strategic plan

When the strategic plan becomes effective as the district plan, the planning district commission shall not, except as provided in the plan, establish any policies or take any action which, in its opinion, is not in conformity with the plan.1968, c. 224, § 15.1-1407; 1995, cc. 732, 796; 1997, c. 587; 1998, cc. 668, 686.
VA Code § 15.2-4211 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 42 - Regional Cooperation Act|§ 15.2-4211. Amendment of regional strategic plan

The strategic plan may be amended in the same manner as provided for the original approval and adoption of the plan. However, if the planning district commission determines that a proposed amendment has less than districtwide significance, such amendment may be submitted only to the governing bodies of those localities which the planning district commission determines to be affected. The amended strategic plan shall be submitted within thirty days of amendment to the Department of Housing and Community Development.1968, c. 224, § 15.1-1408; 1995, cc. 732, 796; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-4212 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 42 - Regional Cooperation Act|§ 15.2-4212. Review of regional strategic plan by commission

At least once every five years the regional strategic plan shall be revised and formally approved by the planning district commission. The revised plan shall not become effective with respect to the action of the governing body of any locality within the district until adopted by the governing body of such locality.1968, c. 224, § 15.1-1409; 1995, cc. 732, 796; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-4213 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 42 - Regional Cooperation Act|§ 15.2-4213. Commission to be informed of applications for state or federal aid by local governing bodies

In each planning district in which a planning district commission has been organized, the governing body of each locality shall make available to the planning district commission a summary of applications to agencies of the state or federal government for loans or grants-in-aid for local projects. Submission of the summary of applications is for informational purposes only, unless otherwise directed by state or federal regulations or laws.1968, c. 224, § 15.1-1410; 1972, c. 599; 1995, cc. 732, 796; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-4214 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 42 - Regional Cooperation Act|§ 15.2-4214. Cooperation and consultation with other agencies

A planning district commission may cooperate with other planning district commissions, councils of governments, or the legislative and administrative bodies and officials of other districts or localities within or outside a district, so as to coordinate the planning, development and services of a district with the plans and services of other districts and localities and the Commonwealth. A planning district commission may appoint committees and adopt rules to effect such cooperation. A planning district commission shall also cooperate with the Department of Housing and Community Development and use advice and information furnished by such Department and by other state and federal officials, departments and agencies. Such Department and such officials, departments and agencies having information, maps and data pertinent to the planning and development of a district may make the material, together with services and funds, available for use of a planning district commission.All agencies of the Commonwealth shall notify the Department of Housing and Community Development prior to engaging in planning activities which will require planning district commission participation. State agencies are encouraged to consult with planning district commissions in the development of regional plans and services and for data collection.1968, c. 224, § 15.1-1411; 1976, cc. 488, 760; 1977, c. 613; 1995, cc. 732, 796; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-4215 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 42 - Regional Cooperation Act|§ 15.2-4215. Annual report required

Each planning district commission shall submit an annual report by September 1 to its member local governments and the Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance with a format prescribed by the Department. The annual report shall contain at a minimum a description of the activities conducted by the planning district commission during the preceding fiscal year, including how the commission met the provisions of this chapter, and information showing the sources and amounts of funding provided to the commission. The Department of Housing and Community Development shall summarize the annual reports in a report to be distributed in accordance with § 36-139.6.1995, cc. 732, 796, § 15.1-1411.1; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-4216 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 42 - Regional Cooperation Act|§ 15.2-4216. State aid

A. Upon the organization of a planning district commission, it shall be entitled to receive state financial support to assist it in carrying out its purposes. Such state aid shall be in an amount as provided in the general appropriations act. In order to be allocated such state aid, each planning district commission shall prepare and submit an annual report, as required in § 15.2-4215, which details its compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and an annual work program of activities proposed for the next fiscal year. The fiscal year of the planning district commission shall end June 30.B. If two planning districts are merged pursuant to § 15.2-4221, the new district shall be entitled to receive the combined amount of aid to which the two districts it replaced separately would have been entitled for five years from the effective date of the merger.1968, c. 224, § 15.1-1412; 1977, c. 613; 1985, c. 127; 1990, c. 722; 1995, cc. 732, 796; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-4217 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 42 - Regional Cooperation Act|§ 15.2-4217. Regional Cooperation Incentive Fund created; administration thereof

A. There is hereby created a Regional Cooperation Incentive Fund for the purpose of encouraging inter-local strategic and functional area planning and other regional cooperative activities. In addition, the fund shall have the purpose of fostering inter-local service delivery consolidation or coordination where such consolidation or coordination will result in the more efficient use of local funds. The Fund shall be administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development. Fund availability is subject to the Appropriation Act.B. From time to time the General Assembly and the Governor may designate specific functional areas or activities which are to be given highest priority for funding, including but not limited to economic development, criminal justice, solid waste management, water supply, emergency management and transportation.C. Disbursements from the Regional Cooperation Incentive Fund shall be made on a matching grant basis to planning district commissions, or in the case of inter-local service delivery consolidation or coordination, to two or more cooperating localities. The Department of Housing and Community Development shall promulgate regulations for the administration of the funds, including application forms, eligibility requirements and terms and duration of grants. In establishing regulations, the following criteria shall be met:1. The planning district commission or member localities must provide, at a minimum, a 25 percent match to the grant, or in the case of inter-local service delivery consolidation or coordination, the Regional Cooperation Incentive Fund may provide up to 50 percent of the cost of implementation; and2. Any project for which a grant is sought shall use private initiative and enterprise insofar as feasible, and emphasize coordination of available governmental and private financial and technical resources.D. The Department of Housing and Community Development shall require periodic reports from grant recipients concerning progress of the project and the use of funds.1995, cc. 732, 796, § 15.1-1412.1; 1997, c. 587; 2012, c. 500.