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<law><site_title>Virginia Decoded</site_title><site_url>https://vacode.org</site_url><law_id>76638</law_id><section_number>15.2-2221</section_number><catch_line>Duties of commissions</catch_line><edition url="https://vacode.org/2025/" slug="2025" current="TRUE" last_updated="">2025</edition><structure><unit label="title" level="1" order_by="1" identifier="15.2">Counties, Cities and Towns</unit><unit label="subtitle" level="2" order_by="1" identifier="II">Powers of Local Government</unit><unit label="chapter" level="3" order_by="1" identifier="22">Planning, Subdivision of Land and Zoning</unit><unit label="article" level="4" order_by="1" identifier="2">Local Planning Commissions</unit></structure><text>
						<section><p>To effectuate this chapter, the <span class="dictionary">local planning commission</span> shall:</p></section>
						<section id="1"><p><span class="prefix-number">1.</span> Exercise general supervision of, and make regulations for, the administration of its affairs; <a id="paragraph-275122" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/15.2-2221/#1"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="2"><p><span class="prefix-number">2.</span> Prescribe rules pertaining to its investigations and <span class="dictionary">hearings</span>; <a id="paragraph-275123" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/15.2-2221/#2"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="3"><p><span class="prefix-number">3.</span> Supervise its fiscal affairs and responsibilities, under rules and regulations as prescribed by the <span class="dictionary">governing body</span>; <a id="paragraph-275124" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/15.2-2221/#3"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="4"><p><span class="prefix-number">4.</span> Keep a complete record of its proceedings; and be responsible for the <span class="dictionary">custody</span> and preservation of its papers and documents; <a id="paragraph-275125" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/15.2-2221/#4"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="5"><p><span class="prefix-number">5.</span> Make recommendations and an annual report to the <span class="dictionary">governing body</span> concerning the operation of the commission and the status of planning within its <span class="dictionary">jurisdiction</span>; <a id="paragraph-275126" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/15.2-2221/#5"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="6"><p><span class="prefix-number">6.</span> Prepare, publish and distribute reports, <span class="dictionary">ordinances</span> and other <span class="dictionary">material</span> relating to its activities; <a id="paragraph-275127" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/15.2-2221/#6"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="7"><p><span class="prefix-number">7.</span> Prepare and submit an annual budget in the manner prescribed by the <span class="dictionary">governing body</span> of the <span class="dictionary">county</span> or municipality; and <a id="paragraph-275128" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/15.2-2221/#7"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="8"><p><span class="prefix-number">8.</span> If deemed advisable, establish an advisory committee or committees. <a id="paragraph-275129" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/15.2-2221/#8"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section></text><history>Code 1950, &#xA7; 15-963.7; 1962, c. 407, &#xA7; 15.1-444; 1997, c. 587.</history><metadata></metadata></law>
