                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

THE RIVANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION; ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSE (§ 62.1-69.46)

A. The Rivanna River Basin Commission (the Commission) shall be established as
an independent local entity without political subdivision status, and shall be
established upon the passage of a resolution by three-fourths of the Rivanna
River Basin&#8217;s localities, in which not less than three percent of the
jurisdiction is found wholly or partially within the Rivanna River Basin, that
commits them to participation in the Commission as described in this chapter.
Localities located in the Rivanna River Basin include the Counties of Albemarle,
Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Orange and Nelson, and the City of Charlottesville.
The resolution shall contain the following language:
			&#8220;The (governing body) of this jurisdiction hereby agrees to become a
member of and participate in the Rivanna River Basin Commission as described in
Chapter 5.6 (&#xA7; 62.1-69.45 et seq.) of Title 62.1 of the Code of
Virginia.&#8221;

B. The purpose of the Commission shall be to provide guidance for the
stewardship and enhancement of the water and natural resources of the Rivanna
River Basin. The Commission shall be a forum in which local governments and
citizens can discuss issues affecting the Basin&#8217;s water quality and
quantity and other natural resources. Through promoting communication,
coordination, and education, and by suggesting appropriate solutions to
identified problems, the Commission shall promote activities by local, state,
and federal governments, and by individuals, that foster resource stewardship
for the environmental and economic health of the Basin.

HISTORY: 2004, c. 394.