§16-13D-6. Governing Body; Appointments; Terms of Members, Voting Rights
The governing body of the authority shall consist of not less than three persons selected by the participating public agencies. Each participating public agency shall appoint at least one and not more than two members. Each member's full term shall be not less than one year nor more than four years and initial terms shall […]
§16-13D-7. Meetings of Governing Body; Annual Audit
The governing body of the authority shall meet as often as the needs of the authority require; but not less frequently than on a quarterly basis. The governing body shall cause to be made an annual audit of the financial records of the authority, the cost of said audit to be paid by the authority.
§16-13D-8. Powers of Governing Body
For the purpose of providing a water supply, transportation facilities, or treatment system to the participating public agencies, and others, the governing body of the authority shall have the following powers, authorities and privileges: (1) To accept by gift or grant from any person, firm, corporation, trust or foundation, or from this state or any […]
§16-13D-9. Revenue Bonds
For constructing or acquiring any water supply, wastewater transportation, or treatment system for the authorized purposes of the authority, or necessary or incidental thereto, and for constructing improvements and extensions thereto, and also for reimbursing or paying the costs and expenses of creating the authority, the governing body of any such authority is hereby authorized […]
§16-13D-10. Items Included in Cost of Properties
The cost of any water supply, wastewater transportation or treatment system acquired or constructed under the provisions of this article shall be deemed to include the cost of the acquisition or construction thereof, the cost of all property rights, easements and franchises deemed necessary or convenient therefor and for the improvements and extensions thereto; interest […]
§16-13D-11. Bonds May Be Secured by Trust Indenture
In the discretion and at the option of the governing body of the authority, such bonds may be secured by a trust indenture by and between the authority and a corporate trustee, which may be a trust company or bank having powers of a trust company within or without the State of West Virginia, but […]
§16-13D-12. Sinking Fund for Revenue Bonds
At or before the time of the issuance of any bonds under this article the governing body of the authority shall by resolution or in the trust indenture provide for the creation of a sinking fund and for monthly payments into such fund from the revenues of the water supply, wastewater transportation or treatment system […]
§16-13D-1. Statement of Purpose
It is the purpose of this article, to permit certain public agencies to make the most efficient use of their powers relating to public water supplies and the transportation and treatment of wastewater by enabling them to cooperate with other public agencies on a basis of mutual advantage and thereby to provide services and facilities […]
§16-13D-2. Definitions
For the purposes of this article: (a) The term "authority" shall mean any regional water authority, regional wastewater authority, or regional water and wastewater authority organized pursuant to the provisions of this article; and (b) The term "public agency" shall mean any municipality, county, public service district, or other political subdivision of this state.
§16-13D-3. Joint Exercise of Powers by Certain Public Agencies; Agreements Among Agencies, Contents; Submission to Public Service Commission; Filing of Agreement; Prohibition Against Competition; Retirement of Bonds
(a) Any powers, privileges or authority of a public agency of this state relating to public water supplies, or the transportation or treatment of wastewater, may be exercised jointly with any other public agency of this state, or with any agency of the United States to the extent that the laws of the United States […]