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§ 1-213 Delegation of duties assigned to political subdivision

The governing body of a political subdivision shall be responsible for any duty or responsibility imposed upon its political subdivision.

History

This law was first created in 1986. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 239 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. Unfortunately, the 1986 “Acts” aren’t available online. It has been modified 3 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 1987, chapter 471; in 1988, chapter 273; in 2005, chapter 839.

1986, c. 239, § 1-17.2; 1987, c. 471; 1988, c. 273; 2005, c. 839.

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