Types of Localities in Virginia Flashcards
Powers are conferred upon counties, cities, and towns and a range of special purpose municipal-level entities by..
The Virginia constitution and statutes
The term “locality” means…
cities, towns, and counties.
The term “municipal corporation” includes…
cities and towns, but not counties.
The general statutes prescribing powers of localities are amended from time to time by…
the General Assembly
The General Assembly has the power to ______ and _______ charters of municipal corporations.
modify and dissolve
_________ are unincorporated governmental districts of the Commonwealth created for the convenience of the sovereign.
Counties
counties are viewed as units of…
the state government. The entire state is divided into counties.
Counties provide a broad range of _______ to residents
services, such as schools, police and fire protection, and water supply.
County services are commonly funded by…
property taxes.
___________________________ are corporations created to serve the interests and needs of particular populated areas, which are given governmental and business powers and privileges within defined boundaries by charters and state statutes.
Cities, towns, and other municipal corporations
________ are communities within a defined boundary, with a population of 5,000 or more, incorporated by a petition approved by the legislature.
Cities
Cities are completely independent of…
counties. e.g. a county in which the city is located may not tax property in the city.
Cities provide a full range of services to their residents, and the county where the city is located will not provide common services absent…
negotiated agreements.
________ are more limited incorporated communities within a defined boundary having a population of 1,000 or more.
Towns
Towns (are/are not) independent from the county in which they are located.
are not; town residents are subject to county taxes.
Counties provide services such as the town’s schools, but towns may exercise…
zoning or other powers within their boundaries.
Towns that grow may apply to be _______ with the legislature.
Cities; they will be independent if petition granted.
Cities that wish to give up some responsibilities may apply for permission to…
revert to town status.
______ _____________ and other quasi-municipal corporations are created for defined purposes, such as publicly controlled sanitary districts, sewer, water, sanitation, recreational authorities, airport authorities, and toll road authorities.
Service authorities
Many service authorities and other quasi-municipal corporations are joint projects of two or more __________, and each entity must be created by ______________.
localities; the General Assembly
