Code of Virginia § 15.2-1413. Governing bodies of localities may provide for continuity of government in case of enemy attack, etc.
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Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, general or special, any locality may, by ordinance, provide a method to assure continuity in its government, in the event of an enemy attack or other disaster. Such ordinance shall be limited in its effect to a period not exceeding 12 months after any such attack or disaster and shall provide for a method for the resumption of normal governmental authority by the end of the 12-month period.
1964, c. 307, § 15.1-13.1; 1997, c. 587 ; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 295 .