Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org35397121-236Governing bodies may adopt resolutions202621-225Drainage, Soil Conservation, Sanitation and Public Facilities DistrictsSanitation Districts Law of 1946 -- Nontidal WatersCreation of Districts
The governing body of each city and county and town is authorized, in its discretion, to adopt resolutions, as above referred to, approving and joining in the prayer of petitions for the creation of a proposed sanitation district.