Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org6420315.2-4001Investigation by Commission on Local Government; certification of findings to governing body202515.2-4002Counties, Cities and TownsBoundary Adjustments and Changes of Status of Counties, Cities and TownsJudicial Determination of City Status

If it appears from the most recent United States census that a city may not meet the requirements for city status under Article VII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Virginia, the Commission on Local Government shall commence an investigation of the population, assets, liabilities, rights and obligations of such city and certify the findings to the governing body.

1971, Ex. Sess., c. 140, § 15.1-965.2; 1997, c. 587.