                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

POWERS OF AUTHORITY (§ 15.2-6708)

The Authority shall have the following powers together with all powers
incidental thereto or necessary for the performance of those hereinafter stated:

1. To sue and be sued and to prosecute and defend, at law or in equity, in any
court having jurisdiction of the subject matter and of the parties;

2. To adopt and use a corporate seal and to alter the same at pleasure;

3. To contract and be contracted with;

4. To employ and pay compensation to such employees and agents, including
attorneys, as the board deems necessary in carrying on the business of the
Authority;

5. To establish bylaws and make all rules and regulations, not inconsistent with
the provisions of this chapter, deemed expedient for the management of the
Authority&#8217;s affairs;

6. To borrow money and to accept contributions, grants, and other financial
assistance from the United States government and agencies or instrumentalities
thereof; the Commonwealth, or any political subdivision, agency, or public
instrumentality of the Commonwealth; or any private person, foundation, or
financial institution;

7. To issue bonds in accordance with applicable law;

8. To receive and expend moneys on behalf of tourist train development; and

9. To cooperate with any private or governmental entities in the states of West
Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, or North Carolina in the development of a tourist
train and theme park.

HISTORY: 2017, c. 834.