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Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60.1 (SOUTHWEST REGIONAL RECREATION AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6023.1. Additional civil penalties.
Any locality within the Southwest Regional Recreation Area may, by ordinance, allocate to the Authority a specified portion of civil penalties paid for violations of ordinances.

2010, c. 798.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60.1 (SOUTHWEST REGIONAL RECREATION AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6024. Limiting liability.
A. An owner of land used by or for the stated purposes of the Authority, whether with or without charge, owes no duty of care to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others for recreational purposes or to give any warning of a dangerous or hazardous condition, use, structure, or activity on the premises to persons entering for those purposes.

B. The landowner or lessor of the property used for recreational purposes does not: (i) extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose; (ii) confer upon users the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed; or (iii) assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by an act or omission of these persons.

C. Nothing herein limits in any way any liability which otherwise exists for deliberate, willful, or malicious infliction of injury to persons or property. Nothing herein limits in any way the obligation of a person entering upon or using the land of another for recreational purposes to exercise due care in his or her use of the land and in his or her activities thereon, so as to prevent the creation of hazards or waste.

2008, cc. 645, 648.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 61 (SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6100. Repealed.
Repealed by Acts 2003, c. 158, cl. 1.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 62 (ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6200. Authority created; name.
The Alleghany-Highlands Economic Development Authority, hereinafter referred to as the Authority, is created as a body politic and corporate, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth. As such it shall have, and is hereby vested with, the powers and duties hereinafter conferred in this chapter. Each locality within the region may become a member of the Authority upon passage of a region-wide concurrent resolution by the governing bodies. The resolution may be passed at any time prior to the effective date of this chapter; otherwise, membership shall be effective July 1, 1993.

1993, c. 982, § 15.1-1662; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 62 (ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6201. Findings of fact.
The economy of the Alleghany-Highlands region has not kept pace with that of the rest of the Commonwealth. The economic problems of the Alleghany-Highlands region are due in large part to its inability to diversify. The region has suffered, and continues to suffer, widespread unemployment in great disproportion to the rest of the Commonwealth.

The Alleghany-Highlands Economic Development Authority will assist this region of the Commonwealth to achieve a greater degree of economic stability.

It is hereby further declared that the foregoing is a public purpose and use for which public moneys may be spent and such activity will serve a public purpose in providing jobs to the citizens of the Commonwealth.

1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 62 (ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6202. Duties of Authority; governmental functions.
A. The Authority shall provide financial support (i) for the purchase of real estate, construction of buildings for sale or lease, installation of utilities and any other support improvements it deems necessary, including flood control dams, and (ii) for direct loans and grants to private for-profit basic employers. The Authority shall also apply for matching funds from the state or federal government, or the private sector. All such loans and grants may be managed by the Fifth Planning District Commission.

B. The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter shall be in all respects for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Commonwealth, particularly the County of Alleghany and the Town of Clifton Forge; for the increase of their commerce; and for the promotion of their safety, health, welfare, convenience and prosperity.

C. For purposes of this chapter, "Alleghany-Highlands Region" includes the County of Alleghany and the Town of Clifton Forge.

1993, c. 982, § 15.1-1663; 1997, c. 587; 2006, c. 861.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 62 (ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6203. Board of Authority; members and officers; staff; annual report.
A. All powers, rights and duties conferred by this chapter, or other provisions of law, upon the Authority shall be exercised by the Board of the Alleghany-Highlands Economic Development Authority, hereinafter referred to as the Board or the Board of the Authority. Initial appointments shall begin July 1, 1993. The Board shall consist of seven members as follows: one representative of each of the region's governing bodies, or their designees, who shall be appointed by the respective governing bodies and shall be residents of the region; four at-large members, who shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be residents of the region; and one member to be appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. However, all appointments made after July 1, 2005, shall be made solely by the participating governing bodies, in a manner agreed to by the governing bodies. All members shall serve for a term of four years and may be reappointed for one additional term. For the initial appointments only, two of the four at-large members shall be appointed for two-year terms and such initial terms shall not be counted toward the term limitation.

B. Each member of the Board shall, before entering upon the discharge of the duties of his office, take and subscribe to the oath prescribed in § 49-1. Members shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

C. Four members of the Board shall constitute a quorum, and the affirmative vote of four members of the Board shall be necessary for any action taken by the Board. No vacancy in the membership of the Board shall impair the right of a quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the Board.

D. The Board shall elect from its membership a chairman and a secretary-treasurer for each calendar year. The secretary-treasurer shall keep the minutes of the Board and affix the seal of the Authority.

The Board may also appoint an executive director and staff who shall discharge such functions as may be directed by the Board.

E. The Board, promptly following the close of the fiscal year, shall submit an annual report of the Authority's activities for the preceding year to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the board of supervisors and town council of the Region. Each such report shall set forth a complete operating and financial statement covering the operation of the Authority during such year.

1993, c. 982, § 15.1-1664; 1994, c. 448; 1996, cc. 590, 598; 1997, c. 587; 2005, c. 671; 2006, c. 861; 2010, c. 869.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 62 (ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6204. Office of Authority; title to property.
The Board shall maintain the principal office of the Authority within the Region. All records shall be kept and business transacted at such office. The title to all property of every kind belonging to the Authority shall be titled to the Authority, which shall hold it for the benefit of its members and the Commonwealth.

1993, c. 982, § 15.1-1665; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 62 (ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6205. General powers of Authority; regulations; enforcement of statutes, rules, etc.
The Authority acting through its Board:

1. Is vested with the powers of a body corporate, including the power to sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, make contracts, and adopt and use a common seal and alter the same as may be deemed expedient;

2. May retain legal counsel to represent the Authority in hearings, controversies, or matters involving the interests of the Authority and the furtherance of its purposes; and

3. May adopt, alter or repeal its own bylaws and regulations which govern the manner in which its business may be transacted and may provide for the appointment of such committees, and the functions thereof, as the Authority deems necessary to facilitate its business. Each committee shall consist of the number of persons as the Authority deems advisable. Committee members shall receive no compensation for their services, but may be reimbursed their necessary traveling and other expenses incurred while on the business of the Authority. The Authority may set a flat fee for the expenses of a member in attendance at a meeting of the Authority or at its other functions. Such fee shall not exceed $100 per day.

1993, c. 982, § 15.1-1666; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 62 (ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6206. Further powers.
The Authority may:

1. Enter into contractual agreements in furtherance of its purpose;

2. Rent, lease, including the execution of leases with option to purchase, buy, own, acquire and dispose of such property, real or personal, as the Authority deems proper to carry out any of the purposes and provisions of this chapter;

3. Apply for and accept grants or loans of money or other property from any federal agency for any of the purposes authorized in this chapter and expend or use the same in accordance with the directions and requirements attached thereto or imposed thereon by any such federal agency; and

4. Perform any act or function which is in accord with the purposes of this chapter, including (i) borrowing money, including issuing bonds, (ii) providing for the guarantee of loans, and (iii) employing such persons as the Board deems necessary to carry on the business of the Authority.

1993, c. 982, § 15.1-1667; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 62 (ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6207. Acceptance of funds, property, grants, or loans.
The Authority may accept funds and property from the federal government, the Commonwealth, persons, and localities and may use the same for any of the purposes for which the Authority is created.

Localities are hereby authorized to lend or donate money or other property to the Authority for any of its purposes. The locality making the grant or loan may restrict the use of such grants or loans to a specific project, within or outside that locality.

1993, c. 982, § 15.1-1668; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 62 (ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6208. Eligible use of funds.
From such funds as may be appropriated or received, the Authority may make loans and grants for the benefit of qualified private, for-profit enterprises and public or not-for-profit enterprises, nonprofit industrial development corporations, or industrial development authorities for financing the following:

1. Purchase of real estate;

2. Grading of sites;

3. Water, sewer, natural gas or electrical line improvements, replacement and extensions;

4. Construction, rehabilitation, and expansion of buildings;

5. Construction of parking facilities;

6. Access roads construction and street improvements;

7. Purchase or lease of machinery and tools; and

8. Any other improvements deemed necessary by the Authority to meet its objectives.

1993, c. 982, § 15.1-1669; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 62 (ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6209. Capitalization of Authority.
On or before January 1, 1994, and on or before the first day of each year thereafter, each county and town that is a member of the Authority may remit to the Authority an amount it deems appropriate for Authority purposes.

1993, c. 982, § 15.1-1670; 1997, c. 587; 2005, c. 671; 2006, c. 861.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 62 (ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6210. Proceeds held.
The secretary-treasurer may invest and reinvest funds of the Authority pending their need. All moneys received by the Authority pursuant to § 15.2-6208, together with any matching funds received from state or federal sources, shall be applied and used only in the county or town from which the funds were received, unless the governing body of the county or town consents to their use in another county, city, or town.

1993, c. 982, § 15.1-1671; 1997, c. 587; 2006, c. 861.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 62 (ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6211. Forms of accounts and records; audit of same.
The accounts and records of the Authority showing the receipt and disbursement of funds from whatever source derived shall be in such form as the Auditor of Public Accounts prescribes, provided that such accounts correspond as nearly as possible to the accounts and records for such matters maintained by corporate enterprises. The accounts and records of the Authority shall be subject to audit pursuant to § 30-140 and the costs of such audit services shall be borne by the Authority. The Authority's fiscal year shall be the same as the Commonwealth's.

1993, c. 982, § 15.1-1672; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 62 (ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6212. Dissolution of Authority.
Each member locality of the Authority may withdraw from the Authority only upon dissolution of the Authority as set forth herein. Whenever the Board determines that the purpose for which the Authority was created has been substantially fulfilled or is impractical or impossible to accomplish and that all obligations incurred by the Authority have been paid or that cash or a sufficient amount of United States government securities has been deposited for their payment, or provisions satisfactory for the timely payment of all its outstanding obligations have been arranged, the Board may adopt resolutions declaring and finding that the Authority shall be dissolved. Appropriate attested copies of such resolutions shall be delivered to the Governor so that legislation dissolving the Authority may be introduced in the General Assembly. The dissolution of the Authority shall become effective according to the terms of such legislation. The title to all funds and other property owned by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall vest in the counties and cities which have contributed to the fund in proportion to their respective contributions.

1993, c. 982, § 15.1-1673; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 62 (ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6213. Chapter liberally construed.
This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the Commonwealth and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof.

1993, c. 982, § 15.1-1674; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 62 (ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6214. Revenue sharing agreements.
Notwithstanding the requirements of Chapter 34 (§ 15.2-3400 et seq.) of Title 15.2, the County of Alleghany and the Town of Clifton Forge may agree to a revenue and economic growth sharing arrangement with respect to tax revenues generated by any industry, business or other for-profit employment generating enterprise locating in any of the localities. The obligations of the parties to any such agreement shall not be construed to be debt within the meaning of Article VII, Section 10 of the Constitution of Virginia. Any such agreement shall be approved by a majority vote of the governing bodies of the localities reaching agreement but shall not require any other approval.

1993, c. 982, § 15.1-1675; 1997, c. 587; 2006, c. 861.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6300. Declaration of policy for authorities created by the Governor.
This legislation is enacted to provide for the acquisition by political subdivisions of areas which have been or may hereafter be occupied as United States government military installations and which are disposed of by the United States government. The industrial and economic development of localities included in or adjacent to such military installations and the tax revenues of the Commonwealth will be seriously affected by the manner in which such areas are returned to nonmilitary uses and to the tax rolls, no provision having been made therefor. The proper development of such areas industrially and otherwise is required so that local governments may derive revenues with which to render necessary services to their citizens and so that industrial development; job creation; and housing, recreational, commercial, educational and other economic and social development may be fostered and stimulated to prevent the creation of blighted areas in the Commonwealth with resultant injury to all. The creation by this chapter and operation of authorities pursuant to this chapter are governmental functions of the gravest concern to the Commonwealth and the need for this enactment being a matter of legislative policy such need is hereby declared as a matter of legislative determination.

Code 1950, § 15-937; 1954, c. 645; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1320; 1996, c. 740; 1997, c. 587; 2005, cc. 869, 887.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6300.1. Declaration of policy for authorities created by a locality.
It is further found and declared that: It being the policy of the federal government to promote the development of federal employee housing, including military housing, office buildings and other infrastructure through partnerships with private and governmental entities, the purpose of such transactions being to help the federal government get needed infrastructure in place more quickly, and to increase the value of its installations, the creation and operation of the authorities by a locality and the granting to such an authority of the powers set forth under this chapter are necessary for the public welfare, to enable more efficient cooperation with the federal government, and to increase the value of federal installations in the Commonwealth.

2005, cc. 869, 887.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6301. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter requires otherwise:

"Adjacent to such authority" includes real or personal property which is contiguous, neighboring, or within reasonable proximity of an authority.

"Area of operation" means an area coextensive with the territorial boundaries of the land acquired from the federal government by the authority.

"Authority" means any political subdivision created by this chapter. The terms "an authority" or "the authority" refer to each such authority.

"Bonds" means any bonds, notes, interim certificates, debentures, or other obligations issued by an authority pursuant to this chapter.

"Commissioners" means the members of the board of commissioners of an authority.

"Facility" means a particular building or structure or particular buildings or structures, including all equipment, appurtenances and accessories necessary or appropriate for the operation of such facility.

"Federal area" means an area coextensive with the territorial boundaries that is, or has been, occupied by a United States governmental activity or operation.

"Federal government" includes the United States of America, or any department, agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States of America.

"Former federal area" means an area coextensive with the territorial boundaries that is, or has been, occupied by a United States governmental military installation and which is, or appears likely to be, subject to disposal by the United States government to public bodies, or otherwise.

"Obligee of the authority" or "obligee" includes any bondholder, trustee or trustees for any bondholders, and the federal government when it is a party to any contract with the authority.

"Project" means any specific enterprise undertaken by an authority, including the facilities as hereinafter defined, and all other property, real or personal or any interest therein, necessary or appropriate for the operation of such property.

"Public body of the Commonwealth" means any city, town, county, municipal corporation, commission, district, authority, other political subdivision or public body of the Commonwealth.

"Real property" means all lands, including improvements and fixtures thereon, and property of any nature appurtenant thereto, or used in connection therewith, and every estate, interest and right, legal or equitable, therein, including terms for years and liens by way of judgment, mortgage, or otherwise and the indebtedness secured by such liens.

Code 1950, § 15-938; 1954, c. 645; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1321; 1997, c. 587; 2005, cc. 839, 869, 887.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6302. Establishment of development authorities.
With regard to an authority created by the Governor, there is hereby created with respect to every former federal area a political subdivision of the Commonwealth, with such public and corporate powers as are set forth in this chapter. Each such authority shall be designated as the ____________________ Development Authority (with a name chosen by the Governor descriptive of the area in which the property is located); however, no authority shall exercise any power or transact any business hereunder unless or until the Governor upon receipt of a duly certified resolution of the governing body of each of the localities within the area of operation of an authority requesting such action, shall proclaim that a former federal area exists with respect to which an authority should function under the terms of this chapter. Any such authority for which such a proclamation has been issued may proceed to transact business and to exercise its powers hereunder at any time after the selection of the commissioners of the authority, as set forth in § 15.2-6304.

Alternatively, the governing body of the City of Hampton may by ordinance create a development authority for the development or redevelopment of federal areas. The ordinance creating such an authority shall not be adopted or approved until a public hearing has been held on the question of its adoption or approval.

In any suit, action or proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of or relating to any contract of or action by the authority, the authority shall be conclusively presumed to have been established and authorized to transact business and exercise its powers hereunder (i) upon proof of the action of the Governor in issuing a proclamation with reference to such authority and the designation of its name by the Governor, which descriptive name can be altered by the authority as may be deemed expedient, or (ii) upon the adoption and approval of an ordinance by the City of Hampton in accordance with this section.

Code 1950, § 15-939; 1954, c. 645; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1322; 1997, c. 587; 2003, c. 246; 2005, cc. 869, 887.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6303. Authorities to file annual reports.
At least once a year, each authority shall file with the Governor a report of its activities for the preceding year.

Code 1950, § 15-940; 1954, c. 645; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1323; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6304.1. Repealed.
Repealed by Acts 2010, cc. 338 and 460, cl. 3.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6305. Powers and duties of director.
The director shall exercise such of the powers and duties relating to the authority conferred upon the board as may be delegated to him by the board, including powers and duties involving the exercise of discretion. The director shall also exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be lawfully delegated to him, and such powers and duties as may be conferred or imposed upon him by law.

Code 1950, § 15-942; 1954, c. 645; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1325; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6306. Principal and branch offices.
The board of each authority created by proclamation of the Governor pursuant to § 15.2-6302 shall establish a principal office within one of the counties included in the authority. The board may also establish such branch offices as may be considered by the board to be appropriate to the efficient operation of the authority.

Code 1950, § 15-943; 1954, c. 645; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1326; 1997, c. 587; 2005, cc. 869, 887.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6307. Legal services.
For such legal services as it may require, the authority may employ its own counsel and legal staff or make use of legal services made available to it by any public body, or both.

Code 1950, § 15-944; 1954, c. 645; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1327; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6308.1. Approval of Governor required.
If an authority desires to undertake a project or other activity as provided in this chapter, and the property involved in such undertaking is subject to a reversionary interest in favor of the Commonwealth, such undertaking shall require the prior approval of the Governor but shall not require the approval of any other agency or political subdivision of the Commonwealth. Once the Governor grants such approval, the Commonwealth's reversionary interest in such property shall be subordinate to any lease, mortgage, or other transaction entered into by such authority with regard to such property.

2005, cc. 869, 887.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6309. Two or more authorities may join or cooperate in exercising powers.
Any two or more authorities may join or cooperate with one another in the exercise, either jointly or otherwise, of any or all of the powers granted to such authorities.

Code 1950, § 15-947; 1954, c. 645; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1330; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6310. Payments to Commonwealth or political subdivisions thereof.
An authority may agree to make such payments to the Commonwealth, a locality, or any political subdivision thereof, which payments such bodies are hereby authorized to accept, as the authority finds consistent with the purposes for which the authority has been created.

Code 1950, § 15-948; 1954, c. 645; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1331; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6311. Authorities may borrow money, accept contributions, etc.
In addition to the powers conferred upon an authority by other provisions of this chapter, an authority is empowered to borrow money or accept contributions, grants or other financial assistance from the federal government; the Commonwealth; any locality or political subdivision; or any agency or instrumentality thereof; or from any source, public or private, for or in aid of any project of the authority, and to these ends, to comply with such conditions and enter into such mortgages, trust indentures, leases or agreements as may be necessary, convenient or desirable.

Code 1950, § 15-949; 1954, c. 645; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1332; 1996, c. 740; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6312. Authorities empowered to issue bonds; additional security; liability thereon.
An authority shall have power to issue bonds from time to time in its discretion, for any of its corporate purposes, including the issuance of refunding bonds for the payment or retirement of bonds previously issued by it. An authority may issue such type of bonds as it may determine, including (without limiting the generality of the foregoing):

1. Bonds on which the principal and interest are payable:

a. Exclusively from the income and revenues of the project or facility financed with the proceeds of such bonds; or

b. Exclusively from the income and revenues of certain designated projects or facilities whether or not they are financed in whole or in part with the proceeds of such bonds; or

c. From its revenues generally.

2. Bonds on which the principal and/or interest are payable solely from contributions or grants received from the federal government, the Commonwealth or any other source, public or private.

Any such bonds may be additionally secured by a pledge of any grants or contributions from the federal government, the Commonwealth or any political subdivision of the Commonwealth, or other source, or a pledge of any income or revenues of the authority, or a mortgage of any particular projects or facilities or other property of the authority.

Neither the commissioners of an authority nor any person executing the bonds shall be liable personally on the bonds by reason of the issuance thereof. The bonds and other obligations of an authority (and such bonds and obligations shall so state on their face) shall not be a debt of the Commonwealth, or any political subdivision thereof (other than the issuing authority), and neither the Commonwealth nor any political subdivision thereof (other than the issuing authority) shall be liable thereon, nor shall such bonds or obligations be payable out of any funds or properties other than those of the authority. The bonds shall not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any debt limitation or restriction. Bonds of an authority are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose.

Code 1950, § 15-950; 1954, c. 645; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1333; 1996, c. 740; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6313. Bonds to be authorized by resolution of board; terms; sale; negotiability; validity.
Bonds of an authority shall be authorized by resolution of its board and may be issued in one or more series and shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times, bear interest at such annual rate or rates, not exceeding nine percent, be in such denomination or denominations, be in such form, either coupon or registered, carry such conversion or registration privileges, have such rank or priority, be executed in such manner, be payable to such medium of payment, at such place or places, and be subject to such terms of redemption (with or without premium) as such resolution, its trust indenture or mortgage may provide. The bonds may be sold at public or private sale.

In case any of the commissioners or officers of the authority whose signatures appear on any bonds or coupons shall cease to be such commissioners or officers before the delivery of such bonds, such signatures shall, nevertheless, be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if such commissioners or officers had remained in office until such delivery. Any provisions of any law to the contrary notwithstanding, any bonds issued pursuant to this chapter shall be fully negotiable within the meaning and for all the purposes of Title 8.3A.

In any suit, action or proceedings involving the validity or enforceability of any bond of an authority or the security therefor, any such bond reciting in substance that it has been issued by the authority to aid in financing a specific project or facility of such authority shall be conclusively deemed to have been issued for such enumerated purpose and such project or facility shall be conclusively deemed to have been conducted and operated in all respects in accordance with the purposes and provisions of this chapter.

Code 1950, § 15-951; 1954, c. 645; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1334; 1996, c. 740; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6314. Exemption from taxation; authorities to be municipal corporate instrumentalities of Commonwealth.
The bonds or other securities issued by an authority, the interest thereon, and all real and personal property and any interest therein of an authority, and all income derived therefrom by an authority shall at all times be free from taxation by the Commonwealth, or by any political subdivision thereof. The authority shall be regarded as a municipal corporate instrumentality of the Commonwealth for the purpose of discharging its functions and exercising its powers under this chapter.

Code 1950, § 15-952; 1954, c. 645; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1335; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6314.1. Applicability of the Virginia Personnel Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act.
A. Employees of an authority created by a locality shall be exempt from the provisions of the Virginia Personnel Act (§ 2.2-2900 et seq.) if (i) the locality has personnel policies and procedures that are consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Virginia Personnel Act and (ii) such authority adopts the locality's personnel policies and procedures. In any event, personnel actions shall be taken without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.

B. Any authority created under this chapter shall be subject to the terms of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (§ 2.2-4300 et seq.). Notwithstanding the foregoing, should the U.S. Department of Defense place a federal area on a list of installations to be closed or realigned under the authority granted to the U.S. Department of Defense pursuant to the federal Defense Base Closure And Realignment Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-501, as amended through the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2003), and such federal area is subject to the jurisdiction of an authority created by a locality, such listing of that installation shall qualify as an "emergency" under subsection F of § 2.2-4303 of the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

2005, cc. 869, 887; 2020, c. 1137; 2023, cc. 148, 149.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6316. Rights and remedies of obligees.
An obligee of an authority shall have the right in addition to all other rights which may be conferred on such obligee, subject only to any contractual restrictions binding upon such obligee:

1. By mandamus, suit, action or proceeding at law or in equity to compel the authority and the commissioners, officers, agents or employees thereof, to perform each and every term, provision and covenant contained in any contract of the authority with or for the benefit of such obligee, and to require the carrying out of any or all such covenants and agreements of the authority and the fulfillment of all duties imposed upon the authority by this chapter.

2. By suit, action or proceeding in equity, to enjoin any acts or things which may be unlawful or the violation of any of the rights of such obligee of the authority.

Code 1950, § 15-954; 1954, c. 645; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1337; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6317. Rents, fees and charges; disposition of revenues.
The rents, fees and charges established by the authority for the use of its property, projects and facilities and for any other service furnished or provided by the authority shall be fixed so that they, together with other revenues of the authority, shall provide at least sufficient funds to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing and operating the authority, its property, projects and facilities and the principal and interest of any bonds issued by the authority or other debts contracted as the same shall become due and payable. A reserve may be accumulated and maintained out of the revenues of the authority for extraordinary repairs and expenses and for such other purposes as may be provided in any resolution authorizing a bond issue or in any trust indenture securing such bonds. Subject to such provisions and restrictions as may be set forth in the resolution or in the trust indenture authorizing or securing any of the bonds or other obligations issued hereunder, the authority shall have exclusive control of the revenue derived from the operation of the authority and the right to use such revenues in the exercise of its powers and duties set forth in this chapter. No person, firm, association or corporation shall receive any profit or dividend from the revenues, earnings or other funds or assets of such authority other than for debts contracted, for services rendered, for materials and supplies furnished and for other value actually received by the authority.

Code 1950, § 15-955; 1954, c. 645; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1338; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6318. Investment in bonds issued by authorities.
The Commonwealth and all public officers, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and public bodies, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, except domestic life insurance companies, and all fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds or other obligations issued by any such authority, and such bonds and other obligations shall be authorized security for all public deposits and shall be fully negotiable in this Commonwealth; it being the purpose of this chapter to authorize any persons, firms, corporations, associations, political subdivisions, bodies and officers, public or private, to use any funds owned or controlled by them, including (but not limited to) sinking, insurance, investment, retirement, compensation, pension funds, and funds held on deposit, for the purchase of any such bonds or other obligations and that any such bonds or other obligations shall be authorized security for all public deposits and shall be fully negotiable in this Commonwealth.

Code 1950, § 15-956; 1954, c. 645; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1339; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6319. Dissolution of authority.
Whenever the commission of the authority by resolution determines that the purposes for which the authority was formed have been substantially complied with and all bonds issued and all obligations incurred by the authority have been fully paid, the commission shall execute and file for record with the governing body or bodies of the locality in which the authority was created, a resolution declaring such facts. If the governing bodies are of the opinion that the facts stated in the authority's resolution are true and the authority should be dissolved, they shall so resolve; however, in the case of an authority created by proclamation of the Governor pursuant to § 15.2-6302, the authority shall not be dissolved unless or until the Governor, upon determination that such dissolution is appropriate or upon receipt of a duly certified resolution of each governing body of each locality within the area of operation of the authority requesting dissolution, shall proclaim that the authority is dissolved. Any such authority for which such a proclamation was issued shall be dissolved as of the date on which the proclamation was issued. Upon dissolution, the title to all funds and properties owned by the authority at the time of such dissolution shall vest, (i) in the case of authorities created by proclamation of the Governor, in the localities in the area of operation or to not-for-profit agencies, public or private, as may be designated by the localities, or (ii) in the case of authorities created by the City of Hampton pursuant to § 15.2-6302, in such locality or to not-for-profit agencies, public or private, as may be designated by such locality.

1996, c. 740, § 15.1-1339.1; 1997, c. 587; 2005, cc. 869, 887; 2011, cc. 126, 178; 2014, c. 640.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6320. Powers conferred additional and supplemental; liberal construction.
The powers conferred by this chapter shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law. This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof.

Code 1950, § 15-957; 1954, c. 645; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1340; 1996, c. 740; 1997, c. 587; 2015, c. 709.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6321. Chapter controlling over inconsistent laws.
Insofar as the provisions of this chapter are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, general, special or local, including provisions of charters of localities, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling.

Code 1950, § 15-958; 1954, c. 645; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1341; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 63 (AUTHORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL AREAS)
§ 15.2-6322. Sovereign immunity.
No provisions of this chapter nor act of an authority, including the procurement of insurance or self-insurance, shall be deemed a waiver of any sovereign immunity to which the authority or its directors, officers, employees, or agents are otherwise entitled.

2005, cc. 869, 887.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 64 (VIRGINIA REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES ACT)
§ 15.2-6400. Definitions.
As used in this chapter the following words have the meanings indicated:

"Authority" means any regional facility authority organized and existing pursuant to this chapter.

"Board" means the board of directors of an authority.

"Facility" means any structure or park, including real estate and improvements as applicable, for manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, office, or other industrial, residential, recreational or commercial purposes. A facility specifically includes structures or parks that are not owned by an authority or its member localities, but are subject to a cooperative arrangement pursuant to subdivision 13 of § 15.2-6405.

"Governing bodies" means the boards of supervisors of counties and the councils of cities and towns which are members of an authority.

"Member localities" means the counties, cities, and towns, or combination thereof, which are members of an authority.

"Region" means the area within the boundaries of the member localities.

1997, cc. 276, 587, § 15.1-1710; 1999, cc. 540, 804, 820, 837, 882; 2000, cc. 892, 915, 960, 965; 2001, cc. 391, 404; 2003, c. 874; 2004, cc. 603, 640; 2007, cc. 941, 947; 2009, c. 616.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 64 (VIRGINIA REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES ACT)
§ 15.2-6401. Findings; purpose; governmental functions.
A. The economies of many localities within the region have not kept pace with those of the rest of the Commonwealth. Individual localities in the region often lack the financial resources to assist in the development of economic development projects. Providing a mechanism for localities in the region to cooperate in the development of facilities will assist the region in overcoming this barrier to economic growth. The creation of regional industrial facility authorities will assist this area of the Commonwealth in achieving a greater degree of economic stability.

B. The purpose of a regional industrial facility authority is to enhance the economic base for the member localities by developing, owning, and operating one or more facilities on a cooperative basis involving its member localities.

C. The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter shall be in all respects for the benefit of the inhabitants of the region and other areas of the Commonwealth, for the increase of their commerce, and for the promotion of their safety, health, welfare, convenience and prosperity.

1997, cc. 276, 587, § 15.1-1711.