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Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-504 (2026)

General powers of board

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The board shall be the policy-determining body of the county and shall be vested with all rights and powers conferred on boards of supervisors by general law, consistent with the form of county organization and government provided in this chapter.

Code 1950, § 15-274; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-590; 1997, c. 587.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2009–2023 · leading case: Covel v. Town of Vienna, 78 Va. Cir. 190 (Fairfax Cir. Ct. 2009).
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Covel v. Town of Vienna, 78 Va. Cir. 190 (Fairfax Cir. Ct. 2009). · cites it 3× “Nonetheless, the Court finds Petitioners’ argument on this issue unavailing as it agrees with the Town that the effect of Va.”
Gloss v. Wheeler, 302 Va. 258 (2023). · cites it 6× “]” Code § 15.2-504. These powers include the power to investigate county officers by “inquir[ing] into the official conduct of any office or officer under its control,” Code § 15.”
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