79133115.2-6553Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Counties, Cities And TownsOther Governmental EntitiesTourist Train Development AuthorityPowers of Authority2014, c. 608.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/15.2-6553//15.2-6553/15.2/IV/65.1/15.2-6553

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

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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;section

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112

To adopt and use a corporate seal and to alter the same at its pleasure;section

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222

To contract and be contracted with;section

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332

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;section

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442

section

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552

To borrow money and to accept contributions, grants, and other financial assistance from the United States of America and agencies or instrumentalities thereof, the Commonwealth, or any political subdivision, agency, or public instrumentality of the Commonwealth;section

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662

To issue bonds in accordance with applicable law;section

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772

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

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882

To cooperate with any private or governmental entity in the state of West Virginia in the development of a tourist train.section

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992