76571915.2-955Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Counties, Cities And TownsPowers Of Local GovernmentGeneral Powers Of Local GovernmentsAdditional PowersApproval by local governing body for the establishment of volunteer emergency medical services agencies and firefighting organizations1984, c. 599, § 15.1-26.01; 1997, c. 587; 2005, c. 418; 2015, cc. 502, 503.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/15.2-955//15.2-955/15.2/II/9/5/15.2-95518.2-340.2318.2-340.34:12.2-2821.22.2-4501No volunteer emergency medical services agency or volunteer firefighting organization shall be established in any locality on or after July 1, 1984, without the prior approval by resolution of the governing body.sectionAA1Each locality shall seek to ensure that emergency medical services are maintained throughout the entire locality.sectionBB1