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VA Code § 23.1-2405 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 24 - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority|§ 23.1-2405. Additional powers of the Authority; operation of projects

A. The Authority may acquire, plan, design, construct, own, rent as landlord or tenant, operate, control, remove, renovate, enlarge, equip, and maintain, directly or through stock or nonstock corporations or other entities, any project as defined in this chapter. Such projects may be owned or operated by the Authority or other parties or jointly by the Authority and other parties and may be operated within or outside the Commonwealth, so long as (i) their operations are necessary or desirable to assist the Authority in carrying out its public purposes within the Commonwealth and (ii) any private benefit resulting to any such other private parties from any such project is merely incidental to the public benefit of the project.B. In the operation of hospitals and other health care and related facilities, the Authority may make and enforce all policies, procedures, and regulations necessary or desirable for such operation, including those relating to the conditions under which the privilege of practicing may be available in such facilities, the admission and treatment of patients, the procedures for determining the qualification of patients for indigent care or other programs, and the protection of patients and employees, provided that such policies, procedures, and regulations do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.1996, cc. 905, 1046, § 23-50.16:9; 2016, c. 588; 2020, c. 1137.
VA Code § 23.1-2406 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 24 - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority|§ 23.1-2406. Additional powers of the Authority; police

A. The Authority may adopt and enforce reasonable policies, procedures, and regulations governing (i) access to, conduct in or on, and use of its property and facilities and the surrounding streets, sidewalks, and other public areas and (ii) other matters affecting the safety and security of Authority property and individuals using or occupying Authority property. Such policies, procedures, and regulations have the force and effect of law (a) after publication one time in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the locality where the affected property is located and (b) when posted where the individuals using such property may conveniently see them.B. The campus police department of the University, established in accordance with the provisions of Article 3 (§ 23.1-809 et seq.) of Chapter 8, may enforce on Authority property the laws of the Commonwealth and policies and regulations adopted pursuant to subsection A. To the extent that such police services are not provided by the University, the Authority may establish a police department in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 8, except that the employment of such personnel by the Authority is not subject to the Virginia Personnel Act (§ 2.2-2900 et seq.).1996, cc. 905, 1046, § 23-50.16:10; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2407 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 24 - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority|§ 23.1-2407. Public purpose

The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter is in all respects for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Commonwealth and the promotion of their safety, health, welfare, knowledge, convenience, and prosperity. No part of the assets or net earnings of the Authority shall inure to the benefit of or be distributable to any private individual, except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the Authority affecting one or more of its purposes, and benefits may be conferred that are in conformity with its purposes. No private individual is entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets upon dissolution of the Authority.1996, cc. 905, 1046, § 23-50.16:15; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2408 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 24 - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority|§ 23.1-2408. Moneys of the Authority

A. All moneys of the Authority derived from any source shall be paid to the treasurer of the Authority. Such moneys shall be deposited in the first instance by the treasurer in one or more banks or trust companies, in one or more special accounts. All banks and trust companies may give security for such deposits, if required by the Authority. The moneys in such accounts shall be paid out on the warrant or other orders of the treasurer of the Authority or such other person as the Authority may authorize to execute such warrants or orders.B. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Authority may invest its operating funds in any obligations or securities that are considered legal investments for public funds in accordance with the Investment of Public Funds Act (§ 2.2-4500 et seq.). The board shall adopt written investment guidelines and retain an independent investment advisory firm or consultant to review at least every five years the suitability of the Authority's investments and the consistency of such investments with the investment guidelines.1996, cc. 905, 1046, § 23-50.16:14; 2016, c. 588; 2017, c. 314.
VA Code § 23.1-2409 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 24 - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority|§ 23.1-2409. Grants and loans from localities

Localities may lend or donate money or other property to the Authority for any of the Authority's purposes. The local governing body making the grant or loan may restrict the use of such grants or loans to a specific project within or outside that locality.1996, cc. 905, 1046, § 23-50.16:11; 2016, c. 588; 2017, c. 314.
VA Code § 23.1-2410 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 24 - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority|§ 23.1-2410. Audit

A. The Authority shall select through a process of competitive negotiation either (i) the Auditor of Public Accounts or his legally authorized representatives or (ii) a certified public accounting firm to annually audit the Authority's accounts.B. The Authority shall distribute copies of the annual audit to the Governor and the Chairmen of the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations.C. The Auditor of Public Accounts and his legally authorized representatives may examine the accounts and books of the Authority; however, the Authority is not a state or governmental agency, advisory agency, public body or agency, or instrumentality for purposes of Chapter 14 (§ 30-130 et seq.) of Title 30.D. The Authority is subject to periodic external review under the provisions of the Legislative Program Review and Evaluation Act (§ 30-65 et seq.).1996, cc. 905, 1046, § 23-50.16:8; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2411 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 24 - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority|§ 23.1-2411. Exemption from taxation

A. The Authority is not required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any (i) project, property, or operations of the Authority or the income from such projects, property, or operations or (ii) project, property, or local obligation acquired or used by the Authority under the provisions of this chapter or the income from such projects, property, or local obligations. Such exemptions shall not extend to persons conducting businesses on the Authority's property for which payment of state or local taxes would otherwise be required.B. Any bonds issued by the Authority under the provisions of this chapter, the transfer of such bonds, and the income from such bonds and all rents, fees, charges, gifts, grants, revenues, receipts, and other moneys received or pledged to pay or secure the payment of such bonds are exempt from taxation and assessment of every kind by the Commonwealth and by the local governing bodies and other political subdivisions of the Commonwealth.1996, cc. 905, 1046, § 23-50.16:16; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2413 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 24 - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority|§ 23.1-2413. Capital projects

A. All capital projects of the Authority shall be approved by the board. Within 30 days after approval of any capital project in excess of $5 million, the board shall notify the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees of the scope, cost, and construction schedule of the proposed capital project. The board may undertake the project unless either Committee raises objections within 30 days of the notification, in which case the Authority shall not undertake the project until such objections are resolved.B. Before the Authority materially increases the size or materially changes the scope of any capital project for which construction has commenced, such project shall be approved again by the board in accordance with subsection A and, in the case of any capital project in excess of $5 million, presented again to the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees in accordance with subsection A.C. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Authority is not subject to any further process or procedure that requires the submission, review, or approval of any capital project; however, the Authority shall ensure that Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) Code or any successor code and fire safety inspections are conducted for any capital project and that such projects are inspected by the State Fire Marshal or his designee prior to certification for building occupancy.1996, cc. 905, 1046, § 23-50.16:18; 2016, c. 588; 2017, c. 314.
VA Code § 23.1-2414 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 24 - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority|§ 23.1-2414. Leases of property

Leases of real property that the Authority enters into are exempt from the provisions of § 2.2-1149 and from any policies, regulations, and guidelines of the Division of Engineering and Buildings.1996, cc. 905, 1046, § 23-50.16:19; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2416 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 24 - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority|§ 23.1-2416. Retirement benefits for employees of the Authority

A. The Authority may establish and determine the effective date of one or more retirement plans covering in whole or in part its employees, including employees who, prior to the effective date of any plan established pursuant to this section, participated in any plan established pursuant to § 51.1-126 or 51.1-126.1 or former § 51.1-126.2. The Authority may make contributions for the benefit of its employees who elect to participate in such plan or arrangement rather than in any other retirement system established by Chapter 1 (§ 51.1-124.1 et seq.) of Title 51.1.B. Except in the case of an employee of the Authority hired prior to July 1, 1998, who made an irrevocable election to participate in the retirement plan established by Chapter 1 (§ 51.1-124.1 et seq.) of Title 51.1 or any plan previously established by the Authority in accordance with guidelines established by the Authority, each eligible employee of the Authority shall participate in a plan established by the Authority pursuant to subsection A.C. No employee of the Authority who is an active member of a plan established pursuant to subsection A shall also be an active member of the retirement system established pursuant to Chapter 1 (§ 51.1-124.1 et seq.) of Title 51.1 or a beneficiary of such retirement system other than as a contingent annuitant.D. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the contribution by the Authority to any other retirement plan established pursuant to subsection A on behalf of employees of the Authority hired before July 1, 1998, shall be equal to the lesser of (i) the contribution the Commonwealth would be required to make if the employee were a member of the retirement system established by Chapter 1 (§ 51.1-124.1 et seq.) of Title 51.1 or (ii) eight percent of creditable compensation. The contribution by the Authority to any retirement plan established pursuant to subsection A on behalf of employees of the Authority hired on or after July 1, 1998, shall be determined by the board.E. If the University has adopted a retirement plan under § 51.1-126 for its employees who are engaged in the performance of teaching, administrative, or research duties, the plan established by the Authority pursuant to subsection A shall offer similar investment opportunities as are available to the participants of the plan established pursuant to § 51.1-126.F. The Authority shall develop policies and procedures for the administration of any retirement plan established by the Authority pursuant to subsection A. A copy of such policies and procedures shall be filed with the Board of Trustees of the Virginia Retirement System.1998, c. 449, § 23-50.16:24.1; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2417 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 24 - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority|§ 23.1-2417. Insurance for employees of the Authority

The Authority shall purchase group life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability insurance policies covering in whole or in part its employees. Authority employees are not required to present at their own expense evidence of insurability satisfactory to an insurance company for basic group life insurance coverage. Any employee hired prior to July 1, 1998, shall be provided basic group life insurance at the same level of coverage as provided by the Virginia Retirement System. Any employee hired on or after July 1, 1998, shall be provided basic group life insurance at a level of coverage determined by the board that is not less than the equivalent of the employee's annual salary. The Authority may require employees hired on or after July 1, 1998, to pay all or a portion of the required basic group life insurance coverage. Such payment may be collected through a payroll deduction program. The Authority may increase the insurance coverage under such policies to make available to active insured employees optional life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability insurance. Authority employees are not covered by the Virginia Retirement System's group insurance program under § 51.1-501.1998, c. 449, § 23-50.16:24.2; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2419 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 24 - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority|§ 23.1-2419. Liability on bonds

No member of the board; officer, employee, or agent of the Authority; or person executing bonds of the Authority is liable personally on the bonds by reason of issuing or executing such bonds. Bonds of the Authority are not a debt of the Commonwealth or any political subdivision of the Commonwealth other than the Authority and shall so state on their face. Neither the Commonwealth nor any political subdivision of the Commonwealth other than the Authority is liable for payment of bonds of the Authority, nor shall such bonds be payable out of any funds or properties of the Commonwealth or any political subdivision of the Commonwealth other than those of the Authority, except as permitted by § 23.1-2418. Bonds of the Authority are issued for an essential public and governmental purpose.1996, cc. 905, 1046, § 23-50.16:26; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2420 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 24 - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority|§ 23.1-2420. Form of bonds

A. Bonds of the Authority shall (i) be authorized by resolution setting forth the maximum principal amount issuable, (ii) be dated, and (iii) mature not more than 40 years from their date and may be (a) issued in one or more series and (b) made redeemable or subject to tender before maturity, at the option of the Authority, at such price or under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the Authority or its agents prior to issuance.B. Bonds of the Authority shall bear interest payable at such times and rates and in such manner as the Authority or its agents may determine, including rates approved by officers of the Authority under authorization of the board, rates tied to indices, rates of other securities, or other standards and determinations by agents designated by the Authority under guidelines established by the Authority.C. The Authority shall determine the form, manner of execution, and denominations of its bonds and the place of payment of principal and interest, which may be at any bank or trust company or securities depository within or outside the Commonwealth. The bonds may be issued in coupon or registered form, or both, and provision may be made for their registration in whole or in part. Bonds issued in registered form may be issued under a system of book-entry for recording the ownership and transfer of ownership of rights to receive payments on the bonds.D. If any officer whose signature or a facsimile of whose signature appears on any bonds or coupons ceases to hold such office before delivery of such bond, such signature or facsimile is nevertheless valid and sufficient for all purposes.E. The Authority may contract for the services of one or more banks, trust companies, financial institutions, or other entities or persons within or outside the Commonwealth for the authentication, registration, transfer, exchange, and payment of bonds or provide such services itself. The Authority may sell such bonds at public or private sale and for such price as it determines.F. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or any recitals in any bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter, all such bonds are negotiable instruments under the laws of the Commonwealth.G. Prior to the preparation of definitive bonds, the Authority may issue interim receipts or temporary bonds that are exchangeable for definitive bonds when such bonds are executed and available for delivery.H. The Authority may provide for the replacement of any mutilated, destroyed, stolen, or lost bonds.1996, cc. 905, 1046, § 23-50.16:27; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2422 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 24 - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority|§ 23.1-2422. Remedies of obligees of Authority

Except to the extent that the rights granted by this chapter may be restricted by such trust indenture or trust or other agreement, any (i) holder of bonds or coupons issued under the provisions of this chapter and (ii) trustee or other agent for bondholders under any trust indenture or trust or other agreement may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, injunction, mandamus, or other proceedings, (a) protect and enforce any and all rights granted by this chapter or under the laws of the Commonwealth, such trust indenture, trust, or other agreement, or the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds and (b) enforce and compel the Authority or any agent or officer of the Authority to perform all duties required by this chapter or such trust indenture, trust, or other agreement or resolution, including the fixing, charging, and collecting of fees, rents, and other charges.1996, cc. 905, 1046, § 23-50.16:29; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2423 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 24 - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority|§ 23.1-2423. Bonds to be legal investments

Bonds issued by the Authority under the provisions of this chapter are securities (i) in which all public officers and public bodies of the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions, insurance companies, trust companies, banking associations, investment companies, executors, administrators, trustees, and other fiduciaries may properly and legally invest funds, including capital in their control or belonging to them and (ii) that may properly and legally be deposited with and received by any state officer or officer of a locality or agency or political subdivision of the Commonwealth for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations is authorized by law.1996, cc. 905, 1046, § 23-50.16:30; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2424 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 24 - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority|§ 23.1-2424. Existing bonds

The Authority may assume or agree to make payments in amounts sufficient for the University to pay some or all of the hospital obligations incurred under resolutions previously adopted by the University with respect to the hospital facilities and may issue bonds to refund bonds issued under such resolutions or refinance such payment obligations. If the Authority assumes all hospital obligations under any such bond resolution and operates substantially all of the hospital facilities financed or refinanced by such bond resolution, the University, State Treasurer, Virginia Public Building Authority, and Virginia College Building Authority shall take such steps as are appropriate to provide for the substitution of the Authority for the University under such resolution and transfer to the Authority any funds payable to the University under the terms of such resolution.1996, cc. 905, 1046, § 23-50.16:31; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2425 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 24 - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority|§ 23.1-2425. Confidential and public information

A. The Authority is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.), including the exclusions set forth in subdivision 14 of § 2.2-3705.7 and subdivision A 23 of § 2.2-3711.B. For purposes of the Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.), meetings of the board are not considered meetings of the board of visitors of the University. Meetings of the board may be conducted through electronic communication means as provided in § 2.2-3708.2.1996, cc. 905, 1046, § 23-50.16:32; 1998, c. 449; 1999, cc. 703, 726; 2004, c. 690; 2007, c. 945; 2016, c. 588; 2017, c. 778; 2018, c. 55.
VA Code § 23.1-2426 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 24 - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority|§ 23.1-2426. Chapter liberally construed

This chapter shall constitute full and complete authority, without regard to the provisions of any other law, for the performance of acts authorized in the chapter and shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of the chapter. Insofar as the provisions of this chapter are inconsistent with the provisions of any other general, specific, or local law, the provisions of this chapter control.1996, cc. 905, 1046, § 23-50.16:33; 2016, c. 588.