General Powers and Procedures of Counties

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This is Chapter 12 of the Code of Virginia, titled “General Powers and Procedures of Counties.” It is part of Subtitle II “Powers of Local Government”, which is part of Title 15.2 “Counties, Cities and Towns”. It contains 56 laws divided across 4 structures.

Article 1 Miscellaneous Powers
Article 2 County Procurement by a County Purchasing Agent
Article 3 Procedural Requirements
Article 4 Payment of Claims