HomeMy Public PortalAbout1982_02_24_R029 TOWN OF LEESBURG
IN
LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA
PRESENTED February 24, 1982
RESOLUTION NO. 82-29 ADOPTED February 24, 1982
A RESOLUTION: CONCERNING PARTICIPATION IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH LOUDOUN COUNTY
OVER ANNEXATION ISSUES AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR SUCH
NEGOTIATIONS
WHEREAS, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors indicated an interest in
negotiations with the assistance of the Virginia Commission on Local Government
over issues related to extension of the town's corporate limits; and
WHEREAS, Leesburg welcomes an early opportunity to discuss annexation
with the county directly or under the auspices of the Commission subsequent
to the town's scheduled action on annexation; and
WHEREAS, clear assignment of responsibility and establishment of pro-
cedures for the conduct of negotiations will assure the Council that its
policies are carried out effectively:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
(1) The Town of Leesburg will participate in negotiations with the
County of Loudoun directly or under the auspices of the Virginia Commission
on Local Government over issues related to extension of the corporate limits
subsequent to the town's scheduled action on annexation.
(2) The Council shall designate one of its members as Annexation Nego-
tiation Representative who shall be responsible to the Council for:
(a) Advising the manager of Council policies to be followed in
carrying out the negotiations;
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(b) Consulting with the manager over annexation negotiations;
(c) Keeping the Council informed as to the progress of negotia-
tions and the manager's conduct of negotiations; and
(d) Making appropriate announcements on behalf of the town on ne-
gotiation progress and issues after consultation with the Council.
(3) Negotiations shall be conducted by the town manager who shall be
responsible for carrying out Council policies concerning annexation.
(4) The manager and Council Annexation Negotiation Representative shall
involve the Town Attorney and Special Annexation Counsel in negotiations and
review of proposals as appropriate.
(5) Ex parte communication by town officials and employees with county
or Commission officials over the subject of on-going annexation negotiations
are prohibited.
PASSED this 24th day of February , 1982.
ATTEST:
Clerk of Co/~cil
Charles A. Bos, Mayor Pro-Tem
Town of Leesburg