Virginia § 42.1-36 - Library boards not mandatory
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 42.1-36 — Library boards not mandatory, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42.1-36. Library boards not mandatory
The formation, creation, or continued existence of library boards shall not be considered or construed in any manner as mandatory upon (i) any city or town with a manager; (ii) any county with a county manager, county executive, urban county manager, or urban county executive form of government; (iii) any county that has adopted a charter; or (iv) the Counties of Botetourt, Caroline, Chesterfield, King and Queen, and Shenandoah, by virtue of this chapter.
1970, c. 606; 1978, c. 6; 2002, c. 111; 2017, cc. 64, 408; 2018, cc. 177, 213; 2022, c. 352; 2024, c. 486.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 42.1-36
What does Code of Virginia § 42.1-36 cover?
Section 42.1-36 ("Library boards not mandatory") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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