Va. Code § 36-8 : Housing — Housing Authorities Law — General Provisions —8 - Supplemental nature of chapter TEXT PDF The powers conferred by this chapter shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law; except as may be expressly provided in the charter of a city or town specifically pertaining to such authority. Va. Code § 36-8 1938, p. 458; Michie Code 1942, § 3145(23); 1956, c. 615. Amended by Acts 1956, § c. 615. Amended by Acts 1938, § p. 458.