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P.O. Box 12164
Richmond, VA 23241
13 E. Franklin St.
Richmond, VA 23219
804/649-8471
Fax: 804/343-3758
e-mail@vml.org
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VML represents the interests of local governments to a variety of groups: the General Assembly and its myriad committees and subcommittees, the governor and the administration, and a host of boards and commissions. Because local governments in Virginia can exercise only those powers specifically granted by the legislature, they must routinely petition the General Assembly for new powers. In addition, VML monitors issues before the U.S. Congress and federal agencies.
 Local officials brave elements
to lobby legislators at Capitol
About 350 local government officials managed to brave the aftermath of wicked winter weather and make their way to Richmond on Thursday for VML-VACo Legislative Day. Participants were briefed on the status of legislation of interest to local governments before making their way to Capitol Square to lobby their delegates and senators. Remarks of VML President Lance Terpenny (MP3) or (Word) | Neal Menkes remarks (MP3) | View slideshow (PDF)
Analysis: Kaine budget redefines
state-local partnership
Devastating effects of recession reflected
in proposals for FY10, FY11-FY12
VML's legislative staff analysis of Gov. Tim Kaine’s proposed amendments to the current year budget, as well as his budget for the next biennium. VML budget analysis (Word)
Transfer of Development Rights model available
VML has worked with the Virginia Association of Counties, planning groups, environmental groups and the development industry to come up with a Transfer of Development Rights model program. Transfer of Development Rights model program (PDF).
 Final 2010 VML Legislative Program
VML’s membership adopted four legislative priorities for the upcoming session of the General Assembly. The priorities and other legislative positions are included in VML’s 2010 Legislative Program. VML 2010 Legislative Program
2009 VML Legislative Report
The 2009 VML Legislative Report includes summaries of bills and resolutions enacted in the 2009 General Assembly session, an overview of the budget, and summaries of bills that were killed. The document is available in PDF and Word formats.
2009 VML Policy Statements
VML’s membership endorsed statements on issues in six broad policy areas at its Oct. 21 business meeting. These statements guide VML staff in its advocacy of local government issues.
Model cable TV franchise ordinance
The 2006 General Assembly enacted a new law regulating cable TV franchising. The law rewrote the rules for granting a franchise to cable TV companies and to new entrants in this market – telephone companies. Under the new law, franchising is obtained at the local level. As a result, local governments should adopt an ordinance to regulate cable TV franchising. VML and VACo have produced a model ordinance for your use. Please call Mark Flynn, director of legal services, with any questions: 804/523-8525. Background memo | Model ordinance
VML offers sample policy to comply with FTC 'red flag' identity theft rules
VML has produced a sample policy for local governments to use to comply with the Federal Trade Commission's rules requiring steps to defend against identity theft. Read full story in Oct. 17 Update and Oct. 31 Update. Sample red flag policy | FTC explanation
©2009 Virginia Municipal League. Comments and questions about this page or the data provided may be addressed to Manuel Timbreza. Special thanks to the Virginia Institute of Government for hosting this site.
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