Local government and politics As an independent city of Virginia, rather than an incorporated town within a county, Fairfax derives its governing authority from the Virginia General Assembly. In order to revise the power and structure of the city government, the city must request the General Assembly to amend the charter. The present charter was granted in 1966. An exclave of Fairfax County is located within Fairfax.
Local government and politics As an independent city of Virginia, rather than an incorporated town within a county, Fairfax derives its governing authority from the Virginia General Assembly. I?n order to revise the power and structure of the city government, the city must request the Gener?al, Assembly to amend the! charter. The present charter was granted in 1966. An exclave of Fairfax County is loc?ated within Fairfax.