Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020) |
TITLE 15.2. Counties, Cities and Towns |
SUBTITLE II. Powers of Local Government |
CHAPTER 11. Powers of Cities and Towns |
ARTICLE 1. Uniform Charter Powers |
SECTION 15.2-1100. Powers conferred; exercised by council |
A municipal corporation shall have and may exercise any or all powers set forth in this article, regardless of whether such powers are set out or incorporated by reference in a municipal charter. All powers vested in a municipal corporation by this chapter shall be exercised by its governing body. Code 1950, § 15-77.2; 1958, c. 328; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-838; 1979, c. 297; 1997, c. 587. |