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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.