{"formats":[{"name":"JSON","format":"json","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-json\/33.2-2801.json"},{"name":"Plain Text","format":"text","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-text\/33.2-2801.txt"},{"name":"XML","format":"xml","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-xml\/33.2-2801.xml"},{"name":"HTML","format":"html","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-html\/33.2-2801.html"}],"law_id":60219,"edition_id":1,"section_id":60219,"structure_id":12960,"section_number":"33.2-2801","catch_line":"Powers of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Regional Transit Authority","history":"2009, c. 645, \u00a7 15.2-7024; 2014, c. 805.","full_text":"The Authority is hereby granted all powers necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including the power and authority to:\n\n1\n\nPrepare a regional transit plan for all or a portion of the areas located within the boundaries of each member locality. The regional transit plan may include all or portions of those areas within the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle, shall include transit improvements of regional significance and those improvements necessary or incidental thereto, and shall be revised and amended;2\n\nWhen a transit plan is adopted according to subdivision 1, construct or acquire, by purchase, lease, contract, or otherwise, the transit facilities specified in such transit plan;3\n\nMake, assume, and enter into all contracts, agreements, arrangements, and leases with public or private entities as the Authority may determine are necessary or incidental to the operation of its facilities or to the execution of the powers granted by this chapter or may operate such facilities itself;4\n\nEnter into contracts or agreements with the counties and cities embraced by the Authority, with other transit commissions of transportation districts adjoining any county or city embraced by the Authority, with any transportation authority, or with any federal, state, local, or private entity to provide, or cause to be provided, transit facilities and services to the area embraced by the Authority. Such contracts or agreements, together with any agreements or leases for the operation of such facilities, may be used by the Authority to finance the construction and operation of transit facilities, and such contracts, agreements, or leases shall inure to the benefit of any creditor of the Authority;5\n\nNotwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary:\n\t\t\ta. Acquire land or any interest therein by purchase, lease, or gift and provide transit facilities thereon for use in connection with any transit service; and\n\t\t\tb. Prepare a plan for mass transit services with persons, counties, cities, agencies, authorities, or transportation commissions and contract with any such person or other entity to provide necessary facilities, equipment, operations and maintenance, access, and insurance pursuant to such plan;6\n\nAdopt, amend, or repeal bylaws, rules, and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter or the general laws of the Commonwealth for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business and carry into effect its powers and purposes;7\n\nAdopt an official seal and alter it;8\n\nMaintain an office at such place or places as it designates;9\n\nSue and be sued;10\n\nDetermine and set fees, rates, and charges for transit services;11\n\nEstablish retirement, group life insurance, and group accident and sickness insurance plans or systems for its employees in the same manner as localities are permitted under &#xA7;&#xA7; 51.1-801 and 51.1-802;12\n\nProvide by resolution for the issuance of revenue bonds of the Authority for the purpose of paying the whole or any part of the cost of operating any transit system. Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter shall not constitute a pledge of the faith and credit of the Commonwealth or of any political subdivision. All bonds shall contain a statement on their face substantially to the effect that neither the faith and credit of the Commonwealth nor the faith and credit of any political subdivision are pledged to the payment of the principal of or the interest on the bonds. The issuance of revenue bonds under the provisions of this chapter shall neither directly nor indirectly nor contingently obligate the Commonwealth or any political subdivision to levy any taxes or to make any appropriation for their payment except from the funds pledged under the provisions of this chapter;13\n\nAppoint, employ, or engage such officers, employees, architects, engineers, attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, investment bankers, and other advisors, consultants, and agents as may be necessary or appropriate and pay compensation and fix their duties; and14\n\nContract with any participating political subdivision for such subdivision to provide legal services; engineering services; depository and accounting services, including an annual independent audit; and procurement of goods and services and act as fiscal agent for the Authority.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":220256,"text":"The Authority is hereby granted all powers necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including the power and authority to:","type":"section","prefixes":[""],"prefix":"","entire_prefix":"","prefix_anchor":"","level":1,"next_prefix":"1"},"1":{"id":220257,"text":"Prepare a regional transit plan for all or a portion of the areas located within the boundaries of each member locality. The regional transit plan may include all or portions of those areas within the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle, shall include transit improvements of regional significance and those improvements necessary or incidental thereto, and shall be revised and amended;","type":"section","prefixes":["1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"1","prefix_anchor":"1","level":1,"prior_prefix":"","next_prefix":"2"},"2":{"id":220258,"text":"When a transit plan is adopted according to subdivision 1, construct or acquire, by purchase, lease, contract, or otherwise, the transit facilities specified in such transit plan;","type":"section","prefixes":["2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"2","prefix_anchor":"2","level":1,"prior_prefix":"1","next_prefix":"3"},"3":{"id":220259,"text":"Make, assume, and enter into all contracts, agreements, arrangements, and leases with public or private entities as the Authority may determine are necessary or incidental to the operation of its facilities or to the execution of the powers granted by this chapter or may operate such facilities itself;","type":"section","prefixes":["3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"3","prefix_anchor":"3","level":1,"prior_prefix":"2","next_prefix":"4"},"4":{"id":220260,"text":"Enter into contracts or agreements with the counties and cities embraced by the Authority, with other transit commissions of transportation districts adjoining any county or city embraced by the Authority, with any transportation authority, or with any federal, state, local, or private entity to provide, or cause to be provided, transit facilities and services to the area embraced by the Authority. Such contracts or agreements, together with any agreements or leases for the operation of such facilities, may be used by the Authority to finance the construction and operation of transit facilities, and such contracts, agreements, or leases shall inure to the benefit of any creditor of the Authority;","type":"section","prefixes":["4"],"prefix":"4","entire_prefix":"4","prefix_anchor":"4","level":1,"prior_prefix":"3","next_prefix":"5"},"5":{"id":220261,"text":"Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary:\n\t\t\ta. Acquire land or any interest therein by purchase, lease, or gift and provide transit facilities thereon for use in connection with any transit service; and\n\t\t\tb. Prepare a plan for mass transit services with persons, counties, cities, agencies, authorities, or transportation commissions and contract with any such person or other entity to provide necessary facilities, equipment, operations and maintenance, access, and insurance pursuant to such plan;","type":"section","prefixes":["5"],"prefix":"5","entire_prefix":"5","prefix_anchor":"5","level":1,"prior_prefix":"4","next_prefix":"6"},"6":{"id":220262,"text":"Adopt, amend, or repeal bylaws, rules, and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter or the general laws of the Commonwealth for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business and carry into effect its powers and purposes;","type":"section","prefixes":["6"],"prefix":"6","entire_prefix":"6","prefix_anchor":"6","level":1,"prior_prefix":"5","next_prefix":"7"},"7":{"id":220263,"text":"Adopt an official seal and alter it;","type":"section","prefixes":["7"],"prefix":"7","entire_prefix":"7","prefix_anchor":"7","level":1,"prior_prefix":"6","next_prefix":"8"},"8":{"id":220264,"text":"Maintain an office at such place or places as it designates;","type":"section","prefixes":["8"],"prefix":"8","entire_prefix":"8","prefix_anchor":"8","level":1,"prior_prefix":"7","next_prefix":"9"},"9":{"id":220265,"text":"Sue and be sued;","type":"section","prefixes":["9"],"prefix":"9","entire_prefix":"9","prefix_anchor":"9","level":1,"prior_prefix":"8","next_prefix":"10"},"10":{"id":220266,"text":"Determine and set fees, rates, and charges for transit services;","type":"section","prefixes":["10"],"prefix":"10","entire_prefix":"10","prefix_anchor":"10","level":1,"prior_prefix":"9","next_prefix":"11"},"11":{"id":220267,"text":"Establish retirement, group life insurance, and group accident and sickness insurance plans or systems for its employees in the same manner as localities are permitted under &#xA7;&#xA7; 51.1-801 and 51.1-802;","type":"section","prefixes":["11"],"prefix":"11","entire_prefix":"11","prefix_anchor":"11","level":1,"prior_prefix":"10","next_prefix":"12"},"12":{"id":220268,"text":"Provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue bonds of the Authority for the purpose of paying the whole or any part of the cost of operating any transit system. Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter shall not constitute a pledge of the faith and credit of the Commonwealth or of any political subdivision. All bonds shall contain a statement on their face substantially to the effect that neither the faith and credit of the Commonwealth nor the faith and credit of any political subdivision are pledged to the payment of the principal of or the interest on the bonds. The issuance of revenue bonds under the provisions of this chapter shall neither directly nor indirectly nor contingently obligate the Commonwealth or any political subdivision to levy any taxes or to make any appropriation for their payment except from the funds pledged under the provisions of this chapter;","type":"section","prefixes":["12"],"prefix":"12","entire_prefix":"12","prefix_anchor":"12","level":1,"prior_prefix":"11","next_prefix":"13"},"13":{"id":220269,"text":"Appoint, employ, or engage such officers, employees, architects, engineers, attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, investment bankers, and other advisors, consultants, and agents as may be necessary or appropriate and pay compensation and fix their duties; and","type":"section","prefixes":["13"],"prefix":"13","entire_prefix":"13","prefix_anchor":"13","level":1,"prior_prefix":"12","next_prefix":"14"},"14":{"id":220270,"text":"Contract with any participating political subdivision for such subdivision to provide legal services; engineering services; depository and accounting services, including an annual independent audit; and procurement of goods and services and act as fiscal agent for the Authority.","type":"section","prefixes":["14"],"prefix":"14","entire_prefix":"14","prefix_anchor":"14","level":1,"prior_prefix":"13"}},"ancestry":[{"id":12960,"edition_id":1,"name":"Charlottesville-Albemarle Regional Transit Authority","identifier":"28","label":"chapter","depth":3,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12807,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:44:04","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:44:04","permalink":{"id":207545,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12960,"identifier":"28","token":"33.2\/IV\/28","url":"\/33.2\/IV\/28\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12807,"edition_id":1,"name":"Local and Regional Transportation","identifier":"IV","label":"subtitle","depth":2,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12806,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:54","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:54","permalink":{"id":206943,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12807,"identifier":"IV","token":"33.2\/IV","url":"\/33.2\/IV\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12806,"edition_id":1,"name":"Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems","identifier":"33.2","label":"title","depth":1,"order_by":1,"parent_id":null,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:54","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:54","permalink":{"id":204785,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12806,"identifier":"33.2","token":"33.2","url":"\/33.2\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}}],"structure_contents":[{"id":59531,"structure_id":12960,"section_number":"33.2-2800","catch_line":"Charlottesville-Albemarle Regional Transit Authority created","url":"\/33.2-2800\/","token":"33.2\/IV\/28\/33.2-2800","metadata":false},{"id":60219,"structure_id":12960,"section_number":"33.2-2801","catch_line":"Powers of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Regional Transit Authority","url":"\/33.2-2801\/","token":"33.2\/IV\/28\/33.2-2801","metadata":false},{"id":68679,"structure_id":12960,"section_number":"33.2-2802","catch_line":"Counties and cities initially embraced by the Authority","url":"\/33.2-2802\/","token":"33.2\/IV\/28\/33.2-2802","metadata":false},{"id":57398,"structure_id":12960,"section_number":"33.2-2803","catch_line":"Joinder of other counties, agencies, institutions, and facilities","url":"\/33.2-2803\/","token":"33.2\/IV\/28\/33.2-2803","metadata":false},{"id":57377,"structure_id":12960,"section_number":"33.2-2804","catch_line":"Governance of Authority; composition; terms","url":"\/33.2-2804\/","token":"33.2\/IV\/28\/33.2-2804","metadata":false},{"id":75665,"structure_id":12960,"section_number":"33.2-2805","catch_line":"Staff","url":"\/33.2-2805\/","token":"33.2\/IV\/28\/33.2-2805","metadata":false},{"id":76503,"structure_id":12960,"section_number":"33.2-2806","catch_line":"Decisions of Authority","url":"\/33.2-2806\/","token":"33.2\/IV\/28\/33.2-2806","metadata":false},{"id":84878,"structure_id":12960,"section_number":"33.2-2807","catch_line":"Allocation of certain Authority expenses","url":"\/33.2-2807\/","token":"33.2\/IV\/28\/33.2-2807","metadata":false},{"id":57909,"structure_id":12960,"section_number":"33.2-2808","catch_line":"Payment to directors of the Authority Board","url":"\/33.2-2808\/","token":"33.2\/IV\/28\/33.2-2808","metadata":false},{"id":54052,"structure_id":12960,"section_number":"33.2-2809","catch_line":"Formation of advisory committees","url":"\/33.2-2809\/","token":"33.2\/IV\/28\/33.2-2809","metadata":false},{"id":65925,"structure_id":12960,"section_number":"33.2-2810","catch_line":"Other duties and responsibilities of Authority","url":"\/33.2-2810\/","token":"33.2\/IV\/28\/33.2-2810","metadata":false},{"id":76015,"structure_id":12960,"section_number":"33.2-2811","catch_line":"Withdrawal from the Authority","url":"\/33.2-2811\/","token":"33.2\/IV\/28\/33.2-2811","metadata":false},{"id":54852,"structure_id":12960,"section_number":"33.2-2812","catch_line":"Dissolution of the Authority","url":"\/33.2-2812\/","token":"33.2\/IV\/28\/33.2-2812","metadata":false}],"previous_section":{"id":59531,"structure_id":12960,"section_number":"33.2-2800","catch_line":"Charlottesville-Albemarle Regional Transit Authority created","url":"\/33.2-2800\/","token":"33.2\/IV\/28\/33.2-2800","metadata":false},"next_section":{"id":68679,"structure_id":12960,"section_number":"33.2-2802","catch_line":"Counties and cities initially embraced by the Authority","url":"\/33.2-2802\/","token":"33.2\/IV\/28\/33.2-2802","metadata":false},"metadata":false,"official_url":"https:\/\/law.lis.virginia.gov\/vacode\/33.2-2801\/","history_text":"<p>This law was first created in 2009. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter <a href=\"https:\/\/legacylis.virginia.gov\/cgi-bin\/legp604.exe?091+ful+CHAP0645\">645<\/a> of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. It has been modified 1 time. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. That modification is as follows: in 2014, chapter <a href=\"https:\/\/legacylis.virginia.gov\/cgi-bin\/legp604.exe?141+ful+CHAP0805\">805<\/a>.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":[{"id":56250,"section_number":"51.1-801","catch_line":"Counties, cities, and towns generally","order_by":null,"url":"\/51.1-801\/"},{"id":56314,"section_number":"51.1-802","catch_line":"Assets of retirement systems; exemption from taxation; execution and assignment","order_by":null,"url":"\/51.1-802\/"}],"permalink":{"id":207551,"object_type":"law","relational_id":60219,"identifier":"33.2-2801","token":"33.2\/IV\/28\/33.2-2801","url":"\/33.2-2801\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/33.2-2801\/","token":"33.2\/IV\/28\/33.2-2801","dublin_core":{"Title":"Powers of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Regional Transit Authority","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 33.2-2801","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section><p>The Authority is hereby granted all powers necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including the power and authority to:<\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"1\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">1.<\/span> Prepare a regional transit plan for all or a portion of the areas located within the boundaries of each member locality. The regional transit plan may include all or portions of those areas within the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle, shall include transit improvements of regional significance and those improvements necessary or incidental thereto, and shall be revised and amended; <a id=\"paragraph-220257\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/33.2-2801\/#1\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"2\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">2.<\/span> When a transit plan is adopted according to subdivision 1, construct or acquire, by purchase, lease, <span class=\"dictionary\">contract<\/span>, or otherwise, the transit facilities specified in such transit plan; <a id=\"paragraph-220258\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/33.2-2801\/#2\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"3\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">3.<\/span> Make, assume, and enter into all <span class=\"dictionary\">contracts<\/span>, agreements, arrangements, and leases with public or private entities as the Authority may determine are necessary or incidental to the operation of its facilities or to the execution of the powers granted by this chapter or may operate such facilities itself; <a id=\"paragraph-220259\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/33.2-2801\/#3\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"4\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">4.<\/span> Enter into <span class=\"dictionary\">contracts<\/span> or agreements with the counties and cities embraced by the Authority, with other transit commissions of transportation districts adjoining any county or city embraced by the Authority, with any transportation authority, or with any federal, state, local, or private entity to provide, or cause to be provided, transit facilities and services to the area embraced by the Authority. Such <span class=\"dictionary\">contracts<\/span> or agreements, together with any agreements or leases for the operation of such facilities, may be used by the Authority to finance the construction and operation of transit facilities, and such <span class=\"dictionary\">contracts<\/span>, agreements, or leases shall inure to the benefit of any <span class=\"dictionary\">creditor<\/span> of the Authority; <a id=\"paragraph-220260\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/33.2-2801\/#4\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"5\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">5.<\/span> Notwithstanding any other provision of <span class=\"dictionary\">law<\/span> to the contrary:\n\t\t\ta. Acquire land or any interest therein by purchase, lease, or gift and provide transit facilities thereon for use in connection with any transit service; and\n\t\t\tb. Prepare a plan for <span class=\"dictionary\">mass transit<\/span> services with persons, counties, cities, agencies, authorities, or transportation commissions and <span class=\"dictionary\">contract<\/span> with any such person or other entity to provide necessary facilities, equipment, operations and <span class=\"dictionary\">maintenance<\/span>, access, and insurance pursuant to such plan; <a id=\"paragraph-220261\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/33.2-2801\/#5\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"6\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">6.<\/span> Adopt, <span class=\"dictionary\">amend<\/span>, or repeal bylaws, rules, and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter or the general <span class=\"dictionary\">laws<\/span> of the Commonwealth for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business and carry into effect its powers and purposes; <a id=\"paragraph-220262\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/33.2-2801\/#6\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"7\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">7.<\/span> Adopt an official seal and alter it; <a id=\"paragraph-220263\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/33.2-2801\/#7\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"8\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">8.<\/span> Maintain an office at such place or places as it designates; <a id=\"paragraph-220264\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/33.2-2801\/#8\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"9\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">9.<\/span> Sue and be sued; <a id=\"paragraph-220265\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/33.2-2801\/#9\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"10\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">10.<\/span> Determine and set fees, rates, and charges for transit services; <a id=\"paragraph-220266\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/33.2-2801\/#10\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"11\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">11.<\/span> Establish retirement, group life insurance, and group accident and sickness insurance plans or systems for its employees in the same manner as localities are permitted under &#xA7;&#xA7; <a class=\"law\" title=\"Counties, cities, and towns generally\" href=\"\/51.1-801\/\">51.1-801<\/a> and <a class=\"law\" title=\"Assets of retirement systems; exemption from taxation; execution and assignment\" href=\"\/51.1-802\/\">51.1-802<\/a>; <a id=\"paragraph-220267\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/33.2-2801\/#11\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"12\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">12.<\/span> Provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue <span class=\"dictionary\">bonds<\/span> of the Authority for the purpose of paying the whole or any part of the cost of operating any transit system. Revenue <span class=\"dictionary\">bonds<\/span> issued under the provisions of this chapter shall not constitute a pledge of the faith and credit of the Commonwealth or of any political subdivision. All <span class=\"dictionary\">bonds<\/span> shall contain a statement on their face substantially to the effect that neither the faith and credit of the Commonwealth nor the faith and credit of any political subdivision are pledged to the payment of the principal of or the interest on the <span class=\"dictionary\">bonds<\/span>. The issuance of revenue <span class=\"dictionary\">bonds<\/span> under the provisions of this chapter shall neither directly nor indirectly nor contingently obligate the Commonwealth or any political subdivision to <span class=\"dictionary\">levy<\/span> any taxes or to make any appropriation for their payment except from the funds pledged under the provisions of this chapter; <a id=\"paragraph-220268\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/33.2-2801\/#12\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"13\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">13.<\/span> Appoint, employ, or engage such officers, employees, architects, engineers, attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, investment bankers, and other advisors, consultants, and agents as may be necessary or appropriate and pay compensation and fix their duties; and <a id=\"paragraph-220269\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/33.2-2801\/#13\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"14\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">14.<\/span> <span class=\"dictionary\">Contract<\/span> with any participating political subdivision for such subdivision to provide legal services; engineering services; depository and accounting services, including an annual independent audit; and procurement of goods and services and act as fiscal agent for the Authority. <a id=\"paragraph-220270\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/33.2-2801\/#14\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":"                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nPOWERS OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (\u00a7\n33.2-2801)\n\nThe Authority is hereby granted all powers necessary or appropriate to carry out\nthe purposes of this chapter, including the power and authority to:\n\n1. Prepare a regional transit plan for all or a portion of the areas located\nwithin the boundaries of each member locality. The regional transit plan may\ninclude all or portions of those areas within the City of Charlottesville and\nthe County of Albemarle, shall include transit improvements of regional\nsignificance and those improvements necessary or incidental thereto, and shall\nbe revised and amended;\n\n2. When a transit plan is adopted according to subdivision 1, construct or\nacquire, by purchase, lease, contract, or otherwise, the transit facilities\nspecified in such transit plan;\n\n3. Make, assume, and enter into all contracts, agreements, arrangements, and\nleases with public or private entities as the Authority may determine are\nnecessary or incidental to the operation of its facilities or to the execution\nof the powers granted by this chapter or may operate such facilities itself;\n\n4. Enter into contracts or agreements with the counties and cities embraced by\nthe Authority, with other transit commissions of transportation districts\nadjoining any county or city embraced by the Authority, with any transportation\nauthority, or with any federal, state, local, or private entity to provide, or\ncause to be provided, transit facilities and services to the area embraced by\nthe Authority. Such contracts or agreements, together with any agreements or\nleases for the operation of such facilities, may be used by the Authority to\nfinance the construction and operation of transit facilities, and such\ncontracts, agreements, or leases shall inure to the benefit of any creditor of\nthe Authority;\n\n5. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary:\n\t\t\ta. Acquire land or any interest therein by purchase, lease, or gift and\nprovide transit facilities thereon for use in connection with any transit\nservice; and\n\t\t\tb. Prepare a plan for mass transit services with persons, counties, cities,\nagencies, authorities, or transportation commissions and contract with any such\nperson or other entity to provide necessary facilities, equipment, operations\nand maintenance, access, and insurance pursuant to such plan;\n\n6. Adopt, amend, or repeal bylaws, rules, and regulations not inconsistent with\nthis chapter or the general laws of the Commonwealth for the regulation of its\naffairs and the conduct of its business and carry into effect its powers and\npurposes;\n\n7. Adopt an official seal and alter it;\n\n8. Maintain an office at such place or places as it designates;\n\n9. Sue and be sued;\n\n10. Determine and set fees, rates, and charges for transit services;\n\n11. Establish retirement, group life insurance, and group accident and sickness\ninsurance plans or systems for its employees in the same manner as localities\nare permitted under &#xA7;&#xA7; 51.1-801 and 51.1-802;\n\n12. Provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue bonds of the Authority for\nthe purpose of paying the whole or any part of the cost of operating any transit\nsystem. Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter shall not\nconstitute a pledge of the faith and credit of the Commonwealth or of any\npolitical subdivision. All bonds shall contain a statement on their face\nsubstantially to the effect that neither the faith and credit of the\nCommonwealth nor the faith and credit of any political subdivision are pledged\nto the payment of the principal of or the interest on the bonds. The issuance of\nrevenue bonds under the provisions of this chapter shall neither directly nor\nindirectly nor contingently obligate the Commonwealth or any political\nsubdivision to levy any taxes or to make any appropriation for their payment\nexcept from the funds pledged under the provisions of this chapter;\n\n13. Appoint, employ, or engage such officers, employees, architects, engineers,\nattorneys, accountants, financial advisors, investment bankers, and other\nadvisors, consultants, and agents as may be necessary or appropriate and pay\ncompensation and fix their duties; and\n\n14. Contract with any participating political subdivision for such subdivision\nto provide legal services; engineering services; depository and accounting\nservices, including an annual independent audit; and procurement of goods and\nservices and act as fiscal agent for the Authority.\n\nHISTORY: 2009, c. 645, \u00a7 15.2-7024; 2014, c. 805.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}