15.2-3801 - Referendum. - Virginia Statutes

§ 15.2-3801. Referendum.

Prior to the adoption of an ordinance petitioning the court for city status,the town council shall petition the court to order a referendum held withinthe town on the question of seeking city status. The provisions of § 24.2-684shall govern the order for a referendum. The question on the ballot shall be:

"Shall the Town of ............ seek to become a city?

[] Yes

[] No."

If a majority of the electorate voting in the referendum vote "No," thetown council shall not proceed in seeking city status. If a majority of theelectorate voting in such referendum vote "Yes," the town council shallproceed as provided in § 15.2-3800.

(1979, c. 85, § 15.1-982.2; 1982, c. 181; 1997, c. 587.)