§ 64-2-313. Liberal Construction
This part is remedial in nature and shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes of: Promoting the movement and transfer of people, goods and merchandise to, from and through the boundaries of the authority; Encouraging utilization of the natural resources therein; and Promoting the growth and development of commerce and industry in the counties […]
§ 64-2-314. Part Supplemental to Other Laws
The powers, authority and rights conferred by this part are in addition and supplemental to, and the limitations imposed by this part do not affect the powers conferred by, any other general, special or local law.
§ 64-2-401. Creation — Purpose
There is hereby created the North Central Tennessee railroad authority in the counties of Montgomery, Houston and Stewart. This authority is intended to secure economic benefits to the above counties and to the cities of Clarksville and Cumberland City by providing for the continuation of certain railroad service in the counties of Montgomery, Houston and […]
§ 64-2-402. Effective Date
This part shall take effect when: Two (2) or more of the counties of Montgomery, Houston or Stewart or the cities of Clarksville or Cumberland City are authorized by a majority vote of their respective governing bodies to become members of the authority; Evidence of such authorization is proclaimed and countersigned by the presiding officer […]
§ 64-2-403. Powers
Within the region of the authority, it may acquire, construct, operate, maintain and dispose of railroad facilities, properties and equipment and may, in addition to continuing the above-mentioned railroad service, provide any other rail service in the region as it is needed and feasible. The acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of such properties and facilities […]
§ 64-2-404. Organization and Operation — Board of Directors — Officers and Employees
The organization of the authority shall be as follows: The authority shall be governed by a board of directors; Membership of the board shall consist of: The county mayor of each county becoming a member of the authority, in accordance with § 64-2-402; The mayor of each city becoming a member of the authority, in […]
§ 64-2-405. Employees, Professional Staff and Advisors
The directors are authorized to employ and fix the compensation of architects, attorneys, engineers, superintendents, consultants, professional advisors and other subordinate officers and employees as may be necessary for the efficient management and operation of the authority and its facilities. Such persons shall continue in the employment of the authority at the will and pleasure […]
§ 64-2-406. Powers and Duties of Directors
The directors have the following duties and powers and, in exercising such duties and powers, shall abide by all statutes, regulations and procedures to which counties must generally adhere in making such transactions: Acquire, construct, purchase, operate, maintain, replace, repair, rebuild, extend and improve within the boundaries of the authority the properties and facilities described […]
§ 64-2-309. Operating Revenues
The revenues derived from the operation of the properties and facilities authorized and the proceeds derived from the sale, transfer, lease or other disposition of any land or other facilities shall be applied and used as follows: The payment of all operating expenses of the authority, except that the proceeds derived from the sale, transfer […]
§ 64-2-310. Contracts
All contracts of the authority shall be entered into and executed in such manner as may be prescribed by statutes, regulations and procedures governing contracting by county governments, but no contract or acquisition by purchase of equipment, apparatus, materials or supplies involving more than five hundred dollars ($500) or for construction, installation, repair or improvement […]