Code of Virginia
Chapter 14 - Governing Bodies of Localities
§ 15.2-1402. Declared to be body politic of Commonwealth; seal

Every locality of this Commonwealth is hereby declared to be a body politic of the Commonwealth and may have a seal and alter the same at its pleasure.
1997, c. 587.

Structure Code of Virginia

Code of Virginia

Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns

Chapter 14 - Governing Bodies of Localities

§ 15.2-1400. Governing bodies

§ 15.2-1401. Powers granted localities vested in their governing bodies

§ 15.2-1402. Declared to be body politic of Commonwealth; seal

§ 15.2-1403. Governing body to be continuing body

§ 15.2-1404. How localities may sue or be sued; arbitration

§ 15.2-1405. Immunity of members of local governmental entities; exception

§ 15.2-1406. Compensation of governing bodies

§ 15.2-1407. Administrative leave for certain members of governing bodies

§ 15.2-1408. Restrictions on activities of former officers and employees by certain counties and cities

§ 15.2-1409. Investigations by governing bodies

§ 15.2-1410. Chairman and mayor may administer oaths

§ 15.2-1411. Appointment of advisory boards, committees and commissions; compensation and reimbursement of expenses

§ 15.2-1412. Reproductions of records and documents and legal status thereof; destruction of originals

§ 15.2-1413. Governing bodies of localities may provide for continuity of government in case of enemy attack, etc.

§ 15.2-1414. Governing bodies may have a legal enumeration of the population

§ 15.2-1414.1. Each member to be paid annual salary

§ 15.2-1414.2. Salaries to be fixed by board; limits; reimbursement in addition to salary

§ 15.2-1414.3. Alternative procedure for establishing salaries of boards of supervisors; limits; fringe benefits

§ 15.2-1414.4. Repealed

§ 15.2-1414.5. Each councilman to be paid annual salary; effect of charter

§ 15.2-1414.6. Permitted salaries; salary increases; reimbursement for expenses

§ 15.2-1414.7. Salaries of town council members and mayors

§ 15.2-1415. At what meetings governing body may act

§ 15.2-1416. Regular meetings

§ 15.2-1416.1. Actions prior to convening of meeting

§ 15.2-1417. Special meetings

§ 15.2-1418. Same; how called

§ 15.2-1419. Meeting times of certain authorities, boards and commissions

§ 15.2-1420. How questions determined; tie breaker

§ 15.2-1421. Tie breakers

§ 15.2-1422. Electing a chairman and vice-chairman or a mayor and vice-mayor

§ 15.2-1423. Powers of chairman or mayor

§ 15.2-1424. Vacancies in office

§ 15.2-1425. Actions by localities

§ 15.2-1426. Form of ordinances

§ 15.2-1427. Adoption of ordinances and resolutions generally; amending or repealing ordinances

§ 15.2-1428. Procedures for certain acts

§ 15.2-1429. Penalties for violation of ordinances

§ 15.2-1430. Bonds of persons convicted

§ 15.2-1431. Appeals; nonpayment of fine

§ 15.2-1432. Injunctive relief against continuing violation of ordinance

§ 15.2-1433. Codification and recodification of ordinances