SECTION 45-40.1-1

   § 45-40.1-1  Legislative purpose. –It is the purpose of this chapter to permit local governmental units to makethe most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with otherlocalities on a basis of mutual advantage, and, thereby, to provide servicesand facilities in a manner and pursuant to forms of governmental organizationthat will accord best with geographic, economic, population, and other factorsinfluencing the needs and development of local communities.