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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.
VML detailed analysis of House and Senate budget amendments adopted Feb. 10
VML summarizes interim report of Governor’s Commission
on Government Reform and Restructuring
VML’s legislative staff has summarized the interim report of the Governor’s Commission on Government Reform and Restructuring that was submitted on Oct. 15. View the summary of the report that describes the recommendations of most interest to local governments or view the full report at http://bit.ly/aIxZzT.
VML papers reflect local government input to Governor’s Commission on Government Reform and Restructuring
VML and its local government partners prepared an abundance of material for consideration by the Governor’s Government Reform and Restructuring Commission this summer and fall. Unfortunately, the interim report of the commission released Oct. 15 reflects little of this substantial input. Here are four of the discussion papers that were submitted to the commission for its consideration.
2011 VML Policy Statements and Legislative Program
 VML membership endorsed statements on issues in six broad policy areas at the league's Oct. 5 business meeting in Hampton. These statements will guide VML staff in its advocacy of local government issues over the next year. In addition, the 2011 Legislative Program was adopted at the meeting.
 2010 VML Legislative Report
The 2010 VML Legislative Report includes summaries of bills and resolutions enacted in the 2010 General Assembly session as well as summaries of bills carried over to the 2011 session. Download report (PDF). If you need a Word format, please e-mail mfields@vml.org.
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).
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
©2011 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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