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Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-1425 (2026)

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The governing body of every locality in the performance of its duties, obligations and functions may adopt, as appropriate, ordinances, resolutions and motions.

1997, c. 587.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2007–2007 · leading case: Miller v. Highland Cnty., 650 S.E.2d 532 (Va. 2007).
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Miller v. Highland Cnty., 650 S.E.2d 532 (Va. 2007). · cites it 2× “More specific to the subject of Miller's appeal, Code § 15.2-1425 gives the "governing body" of each locality the authority to "adopt, as appropriate, ordinances, resolutions and motions.”
City of Richmond City Council v. Wilder, 74 Va. Cir. 382 (Richmond County Cir. Ct. 2007). · cites it 2× “Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-1425 . These statutes are consistent with similar provisions in Richmond’s City Charter.”
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