§ 2-3-5. Powers of Authority Generally
The authority is authorized: To have a seal and alter it at pleasure; To acquire, hold, and dispose of personal property for its corporate purposes; To appoint, select, and employ officers, agents, and employees, including engineering, architectural, and construction experts and fiscal agents; to contract for the services of individuals or organizations not employed full […]
§ 2-3-6. Public Purpose of Authority; Tax and Assessment Exemptions
It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and constitute a public purpose and that the authority will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers […]
§ 2-3-7. Exercise of Police Powers by Authority
The authority is authorized to exercise such of the police powers of the state as may be necessary to maintain peace and order and to enforce any and all zoning, use, and personal conduct restrictions upon the properties, facilities, and persons under its jurisdiction to the extent that such is lawful under the laws of […]
§ 2-3-8. Authorization for Security Force
The authority is authorized to contract for or to provide for and maintain a security force with respect to the facilities and property owned, leased, operated, or under the control of the authority and within the territory thereof. The security force shall have the duty to protect persons and property, disperse unlawful or dangerous assemblages, […]
§ 2-3-9. Receipts Deemed Trust Funds
All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this chapter, whether as grants or other contributions or as revenues, rents, and earnings, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 12-3-478, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 801, § 1; Code […]
§ 2-3-10. Setting Rentals and Other Charges
The authority is authorized to fix rentals and other charges which any user, exhibitor, concessionaire, franchisee, or vendor shall pay to the authority for the use of the project or part thereof or combination thereof, and to charge and collect the same, and to lease and make contracts with political subdivisions and agencies with respect […]
§ 2-3-11. Legal Services of Attorney General
The Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority and in connection therewith the provisions of Code Sections 45-15-13 through 45-15-16 shall be fully applicable. History. Code 1981, § 12-3-480, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 801, § 1; Code 1981, § 2-3-11 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 2011, p. 261, § 4/HB […]
§ 2-3-12. Venue and Jurisdiction for Actions Under Chapter or Against Authority
Any action to protect or enforce any rights under this chapter shall be brought in the Superior Court of Houston County, Georgia; and such court shall have exclusive, original jurisdiction of such actions. Furthermore, the venue for actions brought against the authority shall be in the Superior Court of Houston County, Georgia; and such court […]
§ 2-3-13. Conflict of Interest; Full Disclosure
Every member of the authority and every employee of the authority who knowingly has any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract to which the authority is or is about to become a party, or in any other business of the authority, or in any firm or corporation doing business with the authority shall make […]
§ 2-3-14. Power of Authority to Issue Revenue Bonds
The authority or any authority or body which may succeed to the powers, duties, and liabilities vested in the authority is authorized at one time, or from time to time, to provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue bonds for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost, as defined in […]