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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1962, chapter 407; in 1997, chapter 587<\/a>.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":154913,"object_type":"law","relational_id":76638,"identifier":"15.2-2221","token":"15.2\/II\/22\/2\/15.2-2221","url":"\/15.2-2221\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/15.2-2221\/","token":"15.2\/II\/22\/2\/15.2-2221","dublin_core":{"Title":"Duties of commissions","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 15.2-2221","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

To effectuate this chapter, the local planning commission<\/span> shall:<\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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8.<\/span> If deemed advisable, establish an advisory committee or committees. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nDUTIES OF COMMISSIONS (\u00a7 15.2-2221)\n\nTo effectuate this chapter, the local planning commission shall:\n\n1. Exercise general supervision of, and make regulations for, the administration\nof its affairs;\n\n2. Prescribe rules pertaining to its investigations and hearings;\n\n3. Supervise its fiscal affairs and responsibilities, under rules and\nregulations as prescribed by the governing body;\n\n4. Keep a complete record of its proceedings; and be responsible for the custody\nand preservation of its papers and documents;\n\n5. Make recommendations and an annual report to the governing body concerning\nthe operation of the commission and the status of planning within its\njurisdiction;\n\n6. Prepare, publish and distribute reports, ordinances and other material\nrelating to its activities;\n\n7. Prepare and submit an annual budget in the manner prescribed by the governing\nbody of the county or municipality; and\n\n8. If deemed advisable, establish an advisory committee or committees.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 15-963.7; 1962, c. 407, \u00a7 15.1-444; 1997, c. 587.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}