CODE OF VIRGINIA

ADDITIONAL POWERS OF THE COMMISSION (§ 33.2-2608)

A. The Commission 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 its pleasure;

   3.  To procure insurance, participate in insurance plans, and provide
   self-insurance; however, the purchase of insurance, participation in an
   insurance plan, or the creation of a self-insurance plan by the Commission
   shall not be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of any sovereign immunity to
   which the Commission or its officers, directors, employees, or agents are
   otherwise entitled;

   4.  To establish bylaws and make all rules and regulations, not inconsistent
   with the provisions of this chapter, deemed expedient for the management of
   the Commission’s affairs;

   5.  To apply for and accept money, materials, contributions, grants, or other
   financial assistance from the United States and agencies or instrumentalities
   thereof; the Commonwealth; and any political subdivision, agency, or
   instrumentality of the Commonwealth; and from any legitimate private source;

   6.  To acquire real and personal property or any interest therein by purchase,
   lease, gift, or otherwise for purposes consistent with this chapter and to
   hold, encumber, sell, or otherwise dispose of such land or interest for
   purposes consistent with this chapter;

   7.  To acquire by purchase, lease, contract, or otherwise, highways, bridges,
   or tunnels and to construct the same by purchase, lease, contract, or
   otherwise;

   8.  In consultation with the Commonwealth Transportation Board and with each
   city or county in which the facility or any part thereof is or is to be
   located, to repair, expand, enlarge, construct, reconstruct, or renovate any
   or all highways, bridges, and tunnels within Planning District 23 and to
   acquire any real or personal property needed for any such purpose;

   9.  To enter into agreements or leases with public or private entities for the
   operation and maintenance of bridges, tunnels, transit and rail facilities,
   and highways;

   10.  To make and execute contracts, deeds, mortgages, leases, and all other
   instruments and agreements necessary or convenient for the performance of its
   duties and the exercise of its powers and functions under this chapter;

   11.  To the extent funds are made or become available to the Commission to do
   so, to employ employees, agents, advisors, and consultants, including without
   limitation attorneys, financial advisers, engineers, and other technical
   advisers and, the provisions of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding,
   to determine their duties and compensation; and

   12.  To the extent not inconsistent with the other provisions of this chapter,
   and without limiting or restricting the powers otherwise given the Commission,
   to exercise all of the powers given to transportation district commissions by
   § 33.2-1919.

B. The Commission shall comply with the provisions governing localities
contained in § 15.2-2108.23.

HISTORY: 2014, cc. 545, 678.