Code of Virginia - Title 15.2 Counties, Cities And Towns - Section 15.2-5509 Definitions

§ 15.2-5509. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:

"Authority" means any political subdivision, a body politic and corporate, created, organized and operated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, or if such Authority is abolished, the board, body, commission, department or officer succeeding to the principal functions thereof or to whom the powers given by this chapter are given by law.

"Governing body" means the board or body in which the general legislative powers of the municipality are vested.

"Municipality" means any county or incorporated city or town in the West Piedmont or Southside Planning District Commission with respect to which an Authority may be organized and in which it is contemplated the Authority will function.

(2002, c. 791.)

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