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62.1-69.46 - The Rivanna River Basin Commission; establishment; purpose.

§ 62.1-69.46. The Rivanna River Basin Commission; establishment; purpose.

A. The Rivanna River Basin Commission (the Commission) shall be establishedas an independent local entity without political subdivision status, andshall be established upon the passage of a resolution by three-fourths of theRivanna River Basin's localities, in which not less than three percent of thejurisdiction is found wholly or partially within the Rivanna River Basin,that commits them to participation in the Commission as described in thischapter. Localities located in the Rivanna River Basin include the Countiesof Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Orange and Nelson, and the City ofCharlottesville. The resolution shall contain the following language:

"The (governing body) of this jurisdiction hereby agrees to become a memberof and participate in the Rivanna River Basin Commission as described inChapter 5.6 (§ 62.1-69.45 et seq.) of Title 62.1 of the Code of Virginia."

B. The purpose of the Commission shall be to provide guidance for thestewardship and enhancement of the water and natural resources of the RivannaRiver Basin. The Commission shall be a forum in which local governments andcitizens can discuss issues affecting the Basin's water quality and quantityand other natural resources. Through promoting communication, coordination,and education, and by suggesting appropriate solutions to identifiedproblems, the Commission shall promote activities by local, state, andfederal governments, and by individuals, that foster resource stewardship forthe environmental and economic health of the Basin.

(2004, c. 394.)

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