§ 15.2-3517. Existing ordinances
The ordinances in force in the localities at the time of consolidation, insofar as they are not in conflict with the consolidation agreement, shall be continued in force and effect within the limits of the consolidated localities, subject to repeal or amendment by the governing bodies of the consolidated localities; however, in case of a […]
§ 15.2-3518. Determination of rights
If any right, title, interest, claim or case arises out of any consolidation or by reason thereof which is not determinable by reference to the provisions of this article or by the Constitution and other laws of the Commonwealth, the governing body of the consolidated locality may by ordinance provide therefor in a manner conforming […]
§ 15.2-3504. Publication of agreement
The governing body of each of the consolidating localities shall cause a copy of the consolidation agreement, or a descriptive summary of the agreement and a reference to the place within the locality where a copy of the agreement may be examined, to be published in each locality with which it is proposed to consolidate […]
§ 15.2-3505. Order for election
When the publication of the consolidation agreement in each of the localities is completed, the judge or judges of the circuit courts for the counties and, if appropriate, for the cities or towns shall by order entered of record, in accordance with Article 5 (§ 24.2-681 et seq.) of Chapter 6 of Title 24.2, require […]
§ 15.2-3506. Conduct of election
The election authorized by § 15.2-3505 shall be conducted in accordance with general law. The ballots used shall be printed and shall contain the following: “Shall ____________________ (here insert names of counties, cities or towns proposing to consolidate) consolidate pursuant to the consolidation agreement? [ ] Yes [ ] No.” Code 1950, § 15-167; 1950, […]
§ 15.2-3507. Result of election
The ballots shall be counted, returns made and canvassed as in other elections and the results certified by the electoral boards to the judge or judges of the circuit courts for the localities. If it appears by the report of the electoral boards that a majority of the voters of each locality proposing to consolidate […]
§ 15.2-3508. Election or appointment of county officers
At the next regular November election held at least sixty days after the election at which the consolidation is approved by the voters, all county officers provided for by general law shall be elected for the consolidated county. Their terms shall begin on January 1 next succeeding their election, at which time they shall replace […]
§ 15.2-3503. Petition requesting agreement
The voters of any locality whose governing body has not taken the initiative under § 15.2-3502 may require the governing body to do so by filing a petition with the governing body. The petition shall be signed by not less than ten percent of the voters of the locality registered as of January 1 of […]
§ 15.2-3500. Application of article
The provisions of this article shall be applicable only to the consolidation of like units of local government into a consolidated like unit of local government. As used in this article “like unit” means the consolidation of (i) two or more counties into a consolidated county, (ii) two or more cities into a consolidated city […]
§ 15.2-3501. Authority to consolidate counties, cities or towns
Any two or more adjoining like units of local government are hereby authorized to consolidate into a single consolidated like unit of local government. Code 1950, § 15-162; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1071; 1997, c. 587.