§ 15.2-6400 Definitions
As used in this chapter the following words have the meanings indicated: “Authority” means any regional facility authority organized and existing pursuant to this chapter. “Board” means the board of directors of an authority. “Facility” means any structure or park, including real estate and improvements as applicable, for manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, office, or other industrial, residential, recreational or commercial purposes. A facility specifically includes structures or parks that are not owned by an authority or its member localities, but are subject to a cooperative arrangement pursuant to subdivision 13 of § 15.2-6405. “Governing bodies” means the boards of supervisors of counties and the councils of cities and towns which are members of an authority. “Member localities” means the counties, cities, and towns, or combination thereof, which are members of an authority. “Region” means the area within the boundaries of the member localities.
History
This law was first created in 1997. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapters 276 and 587 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. It has been modified 7 times. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1999, chapters 540, 804, 820, 837, and 882; in 2000, chapters 892, 915, 960, and 965; in 2001, chapters 391 and 404; in 2003, chapter 874; in 2004, chapters 603 and 640; in 2007, chapters 941 and 947; in 2009, chapter 616.
1997, cc. 276, 587, § 15.1-1710; 1999, cc. 540, 804, 820, 837, 882; 2000, cc. 892, 915, 960, 965; 2001, cc. 391, 404; 2003, c. 874; 2004, cc. 603, 640; 2007, cc. 941, 947; 2009, c. 616.