§ 64-2-213. 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 […]
§ 64-2-214. 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.
§ 64-2-205. 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 […]
§ 64-2-206. 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: To acquire, construct, purchase, operate, maintain, replace, repair, rebuild, extend and improve within the boundaries of the authority the properties and facilities […]
§ 64-2-207. Eminent Domain
The authority is hereby authorized and empowered to condemn, in the name of the authority, any land, easements or rights-of-way in the boundaries of the authority that, in the opinion of the board of directors, are necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this part. Title to property so condemned shall be taken […]
§ 64-2-208. Funds and Funding
The authority has the following powers with respect to finance and, in exercising such powers, shall abide by all statutes, regulations and procedures to which counties must generally adhere in such matters: To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes and issue its bonds for its corporate purposes, including refunding bonds, in such form […]
§ 64-2-209. 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 […]
§ 64-2-210. 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 […]
§ 64-2-211. Annual Report
The board shall report annually to the department of transportation and to the governing bodies of the various counties and cities within the boundaries of the authority. Such reports shall include statements of financial receipts and expenditures, statements from operators, a summary of activities and accomplishments for the period and proposed plans for the next […]
§ 64-2-212. Audit of Operations
The board of directors of the authority shall cause an annual audit to be made of the books and records of the authority. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the authority, a copy of the annual audit shall be filed with the clerk or recorder of the appropriate county or municipality, who shall then […]