Upon entry of the order provided in subsection A of § 15.2-3907, the governing body of the county shall appoint a charter commission, composed of not less than seven persons, to assist it in the preparation of a charter and form of government for the new city. The governing body shall fix the compensation of members of the charter commission, the amount of which shall be subject to approval by the circuit court for the county.
1979, c. 85, § 15.1-977.12; 1997, c. 587.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns
Chapter 39 - Transition of Counties to Cities
§ 15.2-3900. Transition authorized
§ 15.2-3901. Ordinance petitioning court to declare eligibility
§ 15.2-3902. Moratorium on annexation suits pending transition to city
§ 15.2-3903. Notice of motion; service and publication; answer
§ 15.2-3905. Time limit for intervenors; publication of order
§ 15.2-3906. Pretrial conference; matters considered
§ 15.2-3907. Hearing and decision by court
§ 15.2-3908. Assistance of state agencies
§ 15.2-3910. Charter commission; appointment; compensation
§ 15.2-3911. Charter provisions generally
§ 15.2-3912. Optional charter provisions
§ 15.2-3914. Rejection or adoption of charter at election
§ 15.2-3915. Transition of county to independent city requires no action of town council
§ 15.2-3917. Certain cities not affected by chapter
§ 15.2-3918. Optional status of streets
§ 15.2-3919. Legislative, etc., district and judicial circuit not affected