It is the purpose of this chapter to permit local governmental units to make the most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with other localities on a basis of mutual advantage and thereby to provide services and facilities in a manner and pursuant to forms of governmental organization that will accord best with geographic, economic, population and other factors influencing the needs and development of local communities.
[1967 c 239 ยง 1.]
Notes:Joint operations by municipal corporations and political subdivisions, deposit and control of funds: RCW 43.09.285.