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VA Code § 15.2-6015.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 60.01 - Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority|§ 15.2-6015.1. Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority; purpose

The Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority (the Authority) is established as a body politic and corporate, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth. The Authority shall have the powers and duties hereinafter conferred in this chapter.The primary purpose of the Authority is to improve the transportation into, from, within, and through Southwest Virginia, assist in regional economic development, and generally enhance highway safety in the affected localities.The Coalfields Expressway, designated as U.S. Route 121 and a Congressional High Priority Corridor, is a proposed four-lane, limited-access highway to provide a modern, safe, and efficient transportation artery through the coalfields region of far Southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia.The proposed expressway is designed to provide safe and rapid access to communities along the corridor, with interchanges connecting citizens of Pound, Clintwood, Clinchco, Haysi, Breaks, Grundy, and Slate.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.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 affected localities, for the increase of their commerce and for the promotion of their safety, health, welfare, convenience, and prosperity.2017, c. 543.
VA Code § 15.2-6015.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 60.01 - Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority|§ 15.2-6015.2. Membership; terms; quorum; meetings

The Authority shall have a total membership of 12 members that shall consist of nine nonlegislative citizen members and three ex officio members. Nonlegislative citizen members shall be appointed as follows: six members to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates, two of whom shall be residents of Buchanan County, two of whom shall be residents of Dickenson County, and two of whom shall be residents of Wise County, and three members to be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, one of whom shall be a resident of Buchanan County, one of whom shall be a resident of Dickenson County, and one of whom shall be a resident of Wise County. The chairmen of the boards of supervisors of Buchanan, Dickenson, and Wise Counties or their designees shall serve ex officio with voting privileges. Nonlegislative citizen members of the Authority shall be citizens of the Commonwealth.Ex officio members of the Authority shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office. Appointments to fill vacancies, other than by expiration of a term, shall be for the unexpired terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. All members may be reappointed.After the initial staggering of terms, nonlegislative citizen members shall be appointed for a term of four years.The Authority shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from among its membership. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. The meetings of the Authority shall be held at the call of the chairman or whenever the majority of the members so request.2017, c. 543.
VA Code § 15.2-6015.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 60.01 - Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority|§ 15.2-6015.3. Compensation; expenses

Members shall receive such compensation for the performance of their duties as provided in § 2.2-2813. All members shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825. Funding for the costs of compensation and expenses of the members shall be provided by the Virginia Coalfields Economic Development Authority.2017, c. 543.
VA Code § 15.2-6015.4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 60.01 - Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority|§ 15.2-6015.4. Powers and duties of the Authority; report

The Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority shall have the following powers and duties:1. Coordinate with counties, municipalities, state and federal agencies, public nonprofit corporations, private corporations, associations, partnerships, and individuals for the purpose of planning, assisting, and establishing recreational, tourism, industrial, economic, and community development of the proposed Coalfields Expressway for the benefit of the Commonwealth.2. Work with surrounding states in developing the Coalfields Expressway in the Commonwealth, in an effort to link Interstates 64 and 77 in West Virginia with Route 23 in Virginia, which links to interstates in Kentucky and Tennessee.3. Submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly for publication as a report document as provided in the procedures of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for the processing of legislative documents and reports. The chairman shall submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual executive summary of the interim activity and work of the Authority no later than the first day of each regular session of the General Assembly. The executive summary shall be submitted as a report document as provided in the procedures of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for the processing of legislative documents and reports and shall be posted on the General Assembly's website.4. Apply for and accept gifts, grants of money, or gifts, grants, or loans of other property or other financial assistance from the United States of America and agencies and instrumentalities thereof, the Commonwealth, or any other person or entity, for or in aid of carrying out the powers and duties of this chapter.2017, c. 543; 2018, c. 508.
VA Code § 15.2-6015.5 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 60.01 - Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority|§ 15.2-6015.5. Staffing

The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority shall provide assistance to the Authority, upon request.2017, c. 543.
VA Code § 15.2-6016 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 60.1 - Southwest Regional Recreation Authority|§ 15.2-6016. Southwest Regional Recreation Authority established

There is hereby established a Southwest Regional Recreation Authority for the LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commissions for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a Southwest Regional Recreation Area.2008, cc. 645, 648.
VA Code § 15.2-6017 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 60.1 - Southwest Regional Recreation Authority|§ 15.2-6017. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Authority" means the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority, a body politic and corporate, created, organized, and operated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or, if such Authority is abolished, the board, body, authority, department, or officer succeeding to the principal functions thereof or to whom the powers given by this chapter are given by law."Board" means the board of the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority established pursuant to § 15.2-6018."Land" includes roads, water, watercourses, private ways and buildings, structures, and machinery or equipment thereon when attached to the realty."Owner" includes tenant, lessee, occupant, or person in control of the premises."Recreational purposes" includes any one or any combination of the following recreational activities: hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, picnicking, hiking, pleasure driving, motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle riding, bicycling, horseback riding, nature study, water skiing, winter sports, and visiting, viewing or enjoying historical, archaeological, scenic, or scientific sites or otherwise using land for purposes of the user."Southwest Regional Recreation Area" means a system of recreational trails and appurtenant facilities, including trail-head centers, parking areas, camping facilities, picnic areas, recreational areas, historic or cultural interpretive sites, and other facilities that are a part of the system.2008, cc. 645, 648.
VA Code § 15.2-6018 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 60.1 - Southwest Regional Recreation Authority|§ 15.2-6018. Board of directors; appointments; terms

The Authority shall be governed by a board of directors in which all powers of the Authority shall be vested. The Authority shall consist of members as follows:1. One representative each appointed by the governing body of the City of Norton and the Counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell, and Wise to serve terms of three years;2. Four additional non-voting members appointed by a majority vote of the members appointed in subdivision 1 to serve terms of two years; and3. Any additional non-voting members as determined by the board.Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired terms. Any member may be reappointed. The directors shall elect from their membership a chairman and a vice-chairman. Each director shall, upon appointment or reappointment, before entering upon his duties take and subscribe the oath prescribed by § 49-1.2008, cc. 645, 648; 2009, c. 720.
VA Code § 15.2-6019 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 60.1 - Southwest Regional Recreation Authority|§ 15.2-6019. Meetings; decisions of Authority; compensation

The board shall meet quarterly, unless a special meeting is called by its chairman. A majority of the Authority shall constitute a quorum. Decisions of the Authority shall require a quorum and shall be in accordance with voting procedures established by the Authority.The board shall prescribe, amend, and repeal bylaws and rules governing the manner in which the business of the Authority is conducted and shall review and approve an annual budget. The board shall appoint an executive director to act as its chief executive officer, to serve at the will and pleasure of the board. The board, acting through its executive director, may employ any other personnel considered necessary and may appoint counsel and legal staff for the Authority and retain such temporary engineering, financial, and other consultants or technicians as may be required for any special study or survey consistent with the provisions of this chapter. The executive director shall carry out plans to implement the provisions of this chapter and to exercise those powers enumerated in the bylaws. The executive director shall prepare annually a budget to be submitted to the board for its review and approval.All costs incidental to the administration of the Authority, including office expenses, personal services expense, and current expense, shall be paid in accordance with guidelines issued by the board from funds accruing to the Authority.All expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of this chapter shall be payable solely from funds provided under this chapter, and no liability or obligation may be incurred by the Authority under this chapter beyond the extent to which moneys have been provided under the authority of this chapter.2008, cc. 645, 648.
VA Code § 15.2-6021 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 60.1 - Southwest Regional Recreation Authority|§ 15.2-6021. Southwest Regional Recreation Area rangers

The board may appoint qualified persons as Southwest Regional Recreation Area rangers. The ranger may enforce the rules adopted by the Board and issue civil penalties for violations thereof and further be eligible for appointment as a special conservator of the peace in accordance with § 19.2-13 as necessary and proper to protect and enforce the safe use and enjoyment of the properties under the use and control of the Southwest Regional Recreation Area Authority. The ranger may preserve law and order on any premises that is part of the Southwest Regional Recreation Area, any immediately adjacent property of landowners who are making land available for public use under agreement with the Authority, and on streets, highways, or other public lands utilized by the trails, parking areas, or related recreational facilities and other immediately adjacent public lands. The assignment of rangers to the duties authorized by this section shall not supersede the authority of any law-enforcement officers. The salary of all rangers shall be paid by the board. The board shall furnish each ranger with an official uniform to be worn while on duty and shall furnish and require each ranger while on duty to wear a shield with an appropriate inscription and to carry credentials certifying the person's identity and authority as a ranger.2008, cc. 645, 648; 2009, c. 720.
VA Code § 15.2-6022 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 60.1 - Southwest Regional Recreation Authority|§ 15.2-6022. Bonds not a debt of the Commonwealth

Revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds of the Authority issued under the provisions of this chapter do not constitute a debt of the Commonwealth or of any political subdivision of the Commonwealth or a pledge of the faith and credit of the Commonwealth or of any political subdivision, but the bonds shall be payable solely from the funds provided for in this chapter from revenues resulting from the issuance of bonds. All bonds shall contain on the face of the bond a statement to the effect that neither the Commonwealth nor any political subdivision of the Commonwealth is obligated to pay the bond or the interest on the bond except from revenues of the recreational project or projects for which they are issued and that neither the faith or credit nor the taxing power of the Commonwealth or any political subdivision of the Commonwealth is pledged to the payment of the principal or the interest on the bonds.2008, cc. 645, 648.
VA Code § 15.2-6023 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 60.1 - Southwest Regional Recreation Authority|§ 15.2-6023. Violation of rules; civil penalties

Any person who violates any of the rules adopted by the board pursuant to this chapter relating to permits or failure to purchase a permit, safety violations, or other civil violations is subject to a civil penalty of $100. All penalties collected pursuant to this section shall be allocated to the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority.2008, cc. 645, 648; 2010, c. 798.
VA Code § 15.2-6023.1 (2021)
2021 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.
VA Code § 15.2-6024 (2021)
2021 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.
VA Code § 15.2-6200 (2021)
2021 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.
VA Code § 15.2-6201 (2021)
2021 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.
VA Code § 15.2-6202 (2021)
2021 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.
VA Code § 15.2-6203 (2021)
2021 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.
VA Code § 15.2-6204 (2021)
2021 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.
VA Code § 15.2-6205 (2021)
2021 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; and3. 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.