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VA Code § 15.2-5218 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 52 - Hospital or Health Center Commissions|§ 15.2-5218. (Effective January 1, 2022) Appeal from order; supersedeas

Any party aggrieved by such order may apply for an appeal to the Supreme Court of Virginia and a supersedeas may be granted in the same manner as is now or hereafter shall be provided by law and the rules of court applicable to civil cases.Code 1950, § 32-290.3; 1970, c. 150, § 15.1-1532; 1979, c. 719; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5219 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 52 - Hospital or Health Center Commissions|§ 15.2-5219. Chapter supplemental; application of other laws; consent of local governing bodies or other agencies not required

The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to provide a complete, additional, and alternative method for doing the things authorized herein and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws; the issuance of revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds under the provisions of this chapter need not comply with the requirements of any other laws applicable to the issuance of bonds. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, none of the powers granted to the authority under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the supervision or regulation or require the approval or consent of any locality or any commission, board, bureau, or agency of any of the foregoing.2006, c. 658.
VA Code § 15.2-5300 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5300. Finding and declaration of necessity

It is declared that conditions resulting from the concentration of population of various cities of the Commonwealth require the construction, maintenance and operation of adequate hospital facilities for the care of the public health, for the control and treatment of epidemics, for the care of the indigent and for the public welfare. In various cities of the Commonwealth, adequate hospital facilities are not available to the inhabitants, and, consequently, many persons, including persons of low income, are forced to do without adequate medical and hospital care and accommodations. These conditions cause an increase in and the spread of disease and crime and constitute a menace to the health, safety, morals and welfare of the Commonwealth and impair economic values. The aforesaid conditions also exist in certain areas surrounding such cities, and these conditions cannot be remedied by the ordinary operations of private enterprises. The providing of adequate hospital and medical care are public uses and purposes for which public money may be spent and private property acquired. It is in the public interest that adequate hospital and medical facilities and care be provided in such concentrated centers of population in order to care for and protect the health and public welfare. The provisions hereinafter enacted are declared as a matter of legislative determination necessary in the public interest.Code 1950, § 32-213; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1533; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5302 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5302. Creation of hospital authorities

In each city there shall be a political subdivision of the Commonwealth, with such public and corporate powers as are set forth in this chapter, to be known as the "hospital authority" of the city.Code 1950, § 32-215; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1535; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5303 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5303. Not to function until council declares need

No authority shall transact any business or exercise its powers until or unless the council of the city by resolution declares at any time hereafter that there is need for an authority to function in the city.Code 1950, § 32-216; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1536; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5304 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5304. How need determined

The determination as to whether there is a need for an authority to function may be made by the governing body on its own motion or upon the filing of a petition, signed by 100 registered voters of the city, asserting that there is need for an authority to function in the city and requesting that the governing body so declare.Code 1950, § 32-217; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1537; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5305 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5305. What constitutes need

The council may adopt a resolution declaring that there is need for a hospital authority in the city if it finds (i) that there are inadequate hospital facilities and medical accommodations from the operations of private enterprises in the city and the surrounding area, or (ii) that the public health and welfare, including the health and welfare of persons of low income in the city and the surrounding area, require the construction, maintenance or operation of public hospital facilities for such inhabitants.Code 1950, § 32-218; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1538; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5306 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5306. Effect and sufficiency of resolution declaring need

In any suit, action or proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of or relating to any contract of the authority, the authority shall be conclusively deemed to have become established and authorized to transact business and exercise its powers hereunder upon proof of the adoption of a resolution of the governing body declaring the need for the authority. Such resolution shall be deemed sufficient if it declares that there is such need for an authority and finds in substantially the foregoing terms (no further detail being necessary) that either or both of the conditions enumerated in § 15.2-5305 exist in the city. A copy of such resolution duly certified by the clerk shall be admissible in evidence in any suit, action or proceeding.Code 1950, § 32-219; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1539; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5307 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5307. Appointment, qualifications, tenure and compensation of commissioners

An authority shall consist of not more than 15 commissioners appointed by the mayor, and he shall designate the first chairman. No more than three commissioners shall be practicing physicians. No officer or employee of the city, with the exception of the director of a local health department, shall be eligible for appointment; however, no director of a local health department shall serve as chairman of the authority. No local health director who serves as a hospital authority commissioner shall serve as a member of the regional health planning agency board simultaneously. No practicing physician shall be appointed to such authority in the City of Hopewell.One-third of the commissioners who are first appointed shall be designated by the mayor to serve for terms of two years, one-third to serve for terms of four years, and one-third to serve for terms of six years, respectively, from the date of their appointment. Thereafter, the term of office shall be six years. No person shall be appointed to succeed himself following four successive terms in office; no term of less than six years shall be deemed a term in office for the purposes of this sentence.A commissioner shall hold office until the earlier of the effective date of his resignation or the date on which his successor has been appointed and has qualified. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. In the event of a vacancy in the office of commissioner by expiration of term of office or otherwise, the remaining commissioners shall submit to the mayor nominations for appointments. The mayor may successively require additional nominations and shall have power to appoint any person so nominated. All such vacancies shall be filled from such nominations. A majority of the commissioners currently in office shall constitute a quorum. The mayor may file with the city clerk a certificate of the appointment or reappointment of any commissioner, and such certificate shall be conclusive evidence of the due and proper appointment of such commissioner. A commissioner shall receive no compensation for his services, but he shall be entitled to the necessary expenses including traveling expenses incurred in the discharge of his duties.Code 1950, § 32-220; 1960, c. 305; 1968, c. 783, § 15.1-1540; 1977, c. 158; 1979, c. 719; 1986, c. 240; 1997, c. 587; 2005, c. 630; 2006, c. 658; 2007, c. 813.
VA Code § 15.2-5308 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5308. Officers and agents

When the office of the first chairman of the authority becomes vacant, the authority shall select a chairman from among its commissioners. An authority shall select from among its members a vice-chairman, and it may employ a secretary, technical experts, and such other officers, agents and employees, permanent and temporary, as it may require, and shall determine their qualifications, duties and compensation. An authority may employ its own counsel and legal staff. An authority may delegate to one or more of its agents or employees such powers or duties as it deems proper.Code 1950, § 32-221; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1541; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5309 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5309. Effect of inclusion of existing hospital

If the authority and the trustees, directors or managers of any nonprofit or charitable hospital in a city should agree upon and consummate a transaction whereby the nonprofit or charitable hospital should thereafter be included within the hospital project or projects of the authority, the number of commissioners of such authority shall be increased to not exceeding fifteen. The additional commissioners shall be appointed by the mayor from nominations of the commissioners then in office, and the terms of the additional commissioners shall be arranged by the mayor in making such appointments as follows:The terms of one-third of the commissioners shall expire in two years or less, one-third in four years or less, and one-third in six years or less, concurrently with the expiration of the terms of the commissioners then in office.Code 1950, § 32-222; 1960, c. 305; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1542; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5310 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5310. Authority and commissioners must comply with law and contracts

The authority and its commissioners shall be under a statutory duty to comply or to cause compliance strictly with all provisions of this chapter and the laws of the Commonwealth and, in addition thereto, with each and every term, provision and covenant in any contract of the authority on its part to be kept or performed.Code 1950, § 32-223; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1543; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5311 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5311. Removal of commissioner on charges of mayor

The mayor may remove a commissioner for inefficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office, but only after the commissioner has been given a copy of the charges against him, which may be made by the mayor, at least ten days prior to the hearing thereon and has had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel.Code 1950, § 32-225; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1544; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5312 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5312. Removal of commissioner on charges of obligee

Any obligee of the authority may file with the mayor written charges that the authority is willfully violating any law of the Commonwealth or any term, provision or covenant in any contract to which the authority is a party. The mayor shall give each of the commissioners a copy of such charges at least ten days prior to the hearing thereon and an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel and shall within fifteen days after receipt of such charges remove any commissioners of the authority who shall have been found to have acquiesced in any such willful violation.Code 1950, § 32-226; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1545; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5313 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5313. Service on commissioner by mail

If, after due and diligent search, a commissioner to whom charges are required to be delivered hereunder cannot be found within the city where the authority is located, such charges shall be deemed served upon the commissioner if mailed to him at his last known address as it appears upon the records of the authority.Code 1950, § 32-227; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1546; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5314 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5314. When commissioner deemed to have acquiesced in violation

A commissioner shall be deemed to have acquiesced in a willful violation by the authority of a law of this Commonwealth or of any term, provision or covenant contained in a contract to which the authority is a party if, before a hearing is held on charges against him, he has not filed a written statement with the authority of his objections to, or lack of participation in, such violation.Code 1950, § 32-228; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1547; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5315 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5315. Record of removal proceedings

In the event of the removal of any commissioner, the mayor shall file in the office of the city clerk a record of the proceedings together with the charges made against the commissioner and the findings thereon.Code 1950, § 32-229; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1548; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5316 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5316. Removed commissioner may appeal

Any commissioner thus removed may, within ten days after the mayor's action, appeal to the circuit court of the city, and the decision of such court shall be final.Code 1950, § 32-230; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1549; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5317 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5317. Planning and zoning laws

All hospital projects of an authority shall be subject to the planning and zoning laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to the locality in which the hospital project is situated.Code 1950, § 32-231; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1550; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5318 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5318. Reports

The authority shall at least once a year file with the mayor of the city an audit report by a certified public accountant of its activities for the preceding year, and shall make any recommendations with reference to any additional legislation or other action that may be necessary in order to carry out the purposes of this chapter.Code 1950, § 32-232; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1551; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5319 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5319. Appropriations by city

The governing body of any city in which the authority is located may make appropriations for the improvement, maintenance or operation of any public hospital or hospital project constructed, maintained, or operated by or to be constructed, maintained or operated by an authority.Code 1950, § 32-233; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1552; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5320 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5320. Conveyance, lease or transfers of property by city to authority

In order to provide for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair or management of any hospital or hospital project or in order to accomplish any of the purposes of this chapter, any city may, with or without consideration or for a nominal consideration, lease, sell, convey or otherwise transfer to an authority, within such city, any real, personal or mixed property including, but not limited to, any existing hospital or hospital project as a going concern or otherwise, and including the assignment and transfer of any part of or all money, choses in action and other assets used or held for the use of such hospital or hospital project. In connection with any such transaction the authority involved may accept such lease, transfer, assignment and conveyance and bind itself to the performance and observance of any agreements and conditions attached thereto.Code 1950, § 32-234; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1553; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5321 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5321. Chapter controlling

Insofar as the provisions of this chapter are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent any city from establishing, equipping, and operating a hospital or hospitals or improving or extending existing hospitals and hospital facilities under the provisions of its charter or any general law other than this chapter.Code 1950, § 32-235; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1554; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5322 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5322. In general

An authority shall constitute a body politic and corporate with perpetual succession, exercising public powers, and having all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter. It may sue and be sued and have a seal with power to alter same at pleasure.Code 1950, § 32-236; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1555; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5323 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5323. Study and investigation concerning plan

An authority shall have power to investigate hospital, medical and health conditions and the means and methods of improving such conditions; to determine where inadequate hospital and medical facilities exist; to study and make recommendations concerning the plan of any city in relation to the problem of providing adequate hospital, medical and nursing facilities; and to provide adequate hospital, medical and nursing facilities for the inhabitants of such city and surrounding area, including persons of low income in such city and area.Code 1950, § 32-237; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1556; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5324 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5324. Preparation and operation of hospital projects; facilities relating to health care; additional powers

An authority shall have power to prepare, carry out and operate hospital projects and to establish facilities to provide goods and services relating to health care.The powers granted to an authority pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may be exercised in cities or counties other than the city or county in which the authority has been organized. However, an authority shall not commence the exercise of any of these powers in any city in which another authority already has been organized.Code 1950, §§ 32-238, 32-238.1; 1977, c. 159, § 15.1-1558; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1557; 1987, c. 432; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5325 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5325. Clinics and instruction programs

An authority shall have power to provide and operate outpatient departments, maternity clinics and any other clinics customarily operated in hospitals in metropolitan centers and to provide teaching and instruction programs and schools for medical students, interns, physicians and nurses.Code 1950, § 32-239; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1559; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5326 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5326. Physicians and employees

An authority shall have power to provide and maintain continuous resident physician and intern medical services; to appoint an administrator or superintendent and necessary assistants, and any and all other employees deemed necessary or advisable and fix their compensation; and to remove such appointees.Code 1950, § 32-240; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1560; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5327 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5327. Powers of nonstock corporations

An authority shall have all powers granted to corporations under the provisions of § 13.1-826, including, without limitation, the power to own or control stock and nonstock subsidiaries.Code 1950, § 32-240.1; 1970, c. 554, § 15.1-1561; 1979, c. 719; 1986, c. 347; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5328 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5328. Bylaws and rules and regulations

An authority shall have power to adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business and to adopt necessary rules and regulations for the government of the authority and its employees.Code 1950, § 32-241; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1562; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5329 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5329. Committees

An authority shall have power to appoint such committees or subcommittees as it deems advisable and fix their duties and responsibilities.Code 1950, § 32-242; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1563; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5330 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5330. Construction, repair and management

An authority shall have power to do all things necessary in connection with the construction, improvement, alteration, repair, reconstruction, management, supervision, control and operation of its business, including but not limited to the hospitals and all departments thereof.Code 1950, § 32-243; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1564; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5331 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5331. Donations

An authority shall have power to accept donations of money, personal property or real estate for the benefit of the authority and take title thereto from any person desiring to make such donations.Code 1950, § 32-244; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1565; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5332 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 53 - Hospital Authorities|§ 15.2-5332. Regulating practice and nursing in hospital

An authority shall have power to determine and regulate the conditions under which the privilege of practicing within any hospital operated by the authority may be available to physicians, to promulgate reasonable rules governing the conduct of physicians and nurses while on duty in such hospital, and to establish and maintain a training school for nurses.Code 1950, § 32-245; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1566; 1997, c. 587.