15.2-4201 - Purpose of chapter.
§ 15.2-4201. Purpose of chapter.
This chapter is enacted:
1. To improve public health, safety, convenience and welfare, and to providefor the social, economic and physical development of communities andmetropolitan areas of the Commonwealth on a sound and orderly basis, within agovernmental framework and economic environment which will fosterconstructive growth and efficient administration.
2. To provide a means of coherent articulation of community needs, problems,and potential for service.
3. To foster planning for such development by encouraging the creation ofeffective regional planning agencies and providing the financial andprofessional assistance of the Commonwealth.
4. To provide a forum for state and local government on issues of a regionalnature.
5. To encourage regional cooperation and coordination with the goals ofimproved services to citizens and increased cost-effectiveness ofgovernmental activities.
6. To deter the fragmentation of governmental units and services.
(1968, c. 224, § 15.1-1401; 1995, cc. 732, 796; 1997, c. 587.)