53.1-95.3 - Definitions. - Virginia Statutes

§ 53.1-95.3. Definitions.

As used in this article, the following words and terms shall have thefollowing meanings unless the context indicates another meaning or intent:

"County" means any county in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

"Governing body" means in the case of a county the board of supervisors andin the case of a city or town the board, commission, council or other body bywhatever name it may be known, in which the general legislative powers of thecity or town are vested.

"Political subdivision" means a county, city, or town of the Commonwealthof Virginia.

"Unit" means any department, institution or commission of the Commonwealthof Virginia and any public corporate instrumentality thereof, and anydistrict, and includes counties and municipalities.

(1990, c. 837; 1992, c. 421.)