77958815.2-3904Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Counties, Cities And TownsBoundary Adjustments And Changes Of Status Of Counties, Cities And TownsTransition Of Counties To CitiesParties1979, c. 85, § 15.1-977.5; 1997, c. 587.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/15.2-3904//15.2-3904/15.2/III/39/15.2-3904

In any proceedings instituted under the provisions of this chapter, any voter or property owner or person having an interest in the county may by petition become a party to the proceedings. Any locality having a common boundary or other person affected by the proceedings may appear and shall be made a party to the case.section

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