CODE OF VIRGINIA

HEARING; REFERENDUM (§ 15.2-5105)

If at the hearing, in the judgment of the governing body of the participating
locality, substantial opposition is heard, the governing body may at its
discretion petition the circuit court to order a referendum on the question of
adopting or approving the ordinance, agreement or resolution. The provisions of
§ 24.2-684 shall govern the order for a referendum. When two or more localities
are participating in the formation of such authority, the referendum, if
ordered, shall be held on the same date in all participating localities. If ten
percent of the qualified voters in a locality file a petition with the governing
body at the hearing calling for a referendum, such governing body shall petition
the circuit court to order a referendum in that locality as provided in this
section.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 15-764.6; 1950, p. 1315; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1244;
1970, c. 617; 1972, c. 370; 1973, c. 478; 1975, c. 517; 1997, c. 587.