Updated 4/27/11 - Items of interest to local governments across Virginia.

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State tax collections outpace local numbers Total state revenues continue to perform better than forecast, according to a report on March revenue collections released by Secretary of Finance Ric Brown recently. Total general fund revenues rose 12.4 percent in March. On a year-to-date basis, total revenues have increased by 4.9 percent, almost 1 percent higher than the official forecast of 4 percent growth. Read more >

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Register for VML-VACo bay cleanup seminar

VML and VACo are sponsoring a seminar May 26 in Hanover County on the looming cost of the federally-mandated plan to clean up the Chesapeake Bay.  The $10 registration fee includes the cost of lunch.  Registration form and agenda.

Register now for Town Section meetings

VML will conduct four Town Section meetings across the state this spring.  The gatherings will be held Thursday, April 28, in Pulaski; Thursday, May 5, in Purcellville; Friday, May 6, in Appomattox; and on Thursday, May 26, in Smithfield.   Registration and Agenda

2011 Achievement Awards information announced

The 2011 Virginia Municipal League Achievement Awards encourage and recognize the accomplishments of member local governments in meeting the challenge of operating vibrant cities, towns and counties. Innovative problem-solving, excellence in management, increasing citizen participation, and reaching toward higher service levels are all daily occurrences in Virginia local governments, and they deserve public recognition. Award information and rules >

Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Virginia Conflict of Interests Act and the Virginia Public Records Act

2010-2011 Revised Edition available

A guide to help local government officials become familiar with their obligations under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Virginia Conflict of Interests Act and the Virginia Public Records Act. Written by VML Director of Legal Services Mark Flynn. Download guide (PDF - 1.4MB)