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2000 SESSION
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 44-146.20 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 44-146.20. Joint action by political subdivisions.
If two or more adjoining political subdivisions find that disaster operation
plans and programs would be better served by interjurisdictional arrangements in planning
for, preventing, or responding to disaster in that area, then direct steps may
be taken as necessary, including creation of an interjurisdictional
relationship, a joint emergency services operations plan, mutual aid, or such
other activities as necessary for planning and services. A determination of
such findings shall be based on the factors related to the difficulty of providing
emergency services on an interjurisdictional basis. Any political subdivision
may provide or receive assistance in the event of a disaster or emergency, pursuant to
this chapter, under the provisions of any local mutual aid agreement or by the
Statewide Mutual Aid program if agreed to by resolution of the governing body.
The action of the governing body may include terms and conditions deemed
necessary by the governing body for participation in the program. The
governing body may withdraw from participation in the Statewide Mutual Aid
program by adoption of a resolution or ordinance upon a finding that
participation is no longer in the public interest. The locality shall
immediately notify the State Coordinator of Emergency Services of the adoption
of a participation or withdrawal resolution.