§ 64-2-303. 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 […]
§ 64-2-304. 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 of directors shall consist of: The county judge or county mayor of each county becoming a member of the authority, in accordance with § 64-2-302; The mayor of each city becoming a […]
§ 64-2-305. 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 […]
§ 64-2-205. 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 […]