Whenever the words “circuit court” are used in this chapter, they shall also be construed to mean “circuit or corporation court” of a city; whenever the word “county” appears in this chapter, it shall also be construed to mean “city,” and whenever the words “governing body of a county” shall appear, they shall also be construed to mean “city council.”

Terms Used In Virginia Code 21-112.22

  • City: means an independent incorporated community which became a city as provided by law before noon on July 1, 1971, or which has within defined boundaries a population of 5,000 or more and which has become a city as provided by law. See Virginia Code 1-208
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

1964, c. 525.

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