79581415.2-700Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Counties, Cities And TownsGeneral Provisions; Charters; Other Forms And Organization Of CountiesCounty Manager Plan Of GovernmentAdoption Of County Manager PlanTitle of plan; applicability of chapter1997, c. 587.

The form of county organization and government provided for in this chapter shall be known and designated as the county manager plan. The provisions of this chapter shall apply only to counties which have adopted the county manager plan.section

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