                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

JOINT ACTION BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS (§ 44-146.20)

If two or more political subdivisions find that disaster operation plans and
programs would be better served by interjurisdictional arrangements in planning
for, preventing, or responding to disaster in that area, then direct steps may
be taken as necessary, including creation of an interjurisdictional
relationship, a joint emergency operations plan, mutual aid, or such other
activities as necessary for planning and services. Any political subdivision may
provide or receive assistance in the event of a disaster or emergency, pursuant
to this chapter, under the provisions of any local mutual aid agreement or by
the Statewide Mutual Aid program if agreed to by resolution of the governing
body. The action of the governing body may include terms and conditions deemed
necessary by the governing body for participation in the program. The governing
body may withdraw from participation in the Statewide Mutual Aid program by
adoption of a resolution or ordinance upon a finding that participation is no
longer in the public interest. The locality shall immediately notify the State
Coordinator of Emergency Services of the adoption of a participation or
withdrawal resolution.

HISTORY: 1973, c. 260; 2000, cc. 309, 437.