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NC Gen Stat § 143B-1235 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1235 - Governor's Jobs for Veterans Committee creation; appointment, organization, etc.; duties.

 143B-1235. Governor's Jobs for Veterans Committee - creation; appointment, organization, etc.; duties.(a) There is hereby created and established in the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, a committee to be known as the Governor's Jobs for Veterans Committee, with one member from each Congressional district, appointed by the Governor. Members of the Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs with the concurrence of the Governor, shall appoint a chairman to administer this Committee who shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the Secretary. The chairman shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. The chairman shall devote full time to his duties of office.(b) The duties of the chairman shall include but not be limited to the following, as delegated by the Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs:(1) Serving as a liaison between the Office of the Governor and all State agencies to insure that veterans receive the employment preference to which they are legally entitled and that such State agencies list available jobs with appropriate public employment services;(2) Evaluating existing programs designed to benefit veterans and submitting reports and recommendations to the Governor and Secretary;(3) Developing and furthering favorable employer attitudes toward the employment of veterans by appropriate promulgation of information concerning veterans and the functions of the Committee;(4) Serving as a liaison between the Committee and communities throughout the State to the end that civic committees and volunteer groups are formed and utilized to promote the objectives of the Committee;(5) Assisting employers in properly designing affirmative action plans as they relate to handicapped and Vietnam-era veterans;(6) Serving as a liaison between veterans and State agencies on questions regarding the employment practices of such State agencies.  (1977, c. 1032; 1985, c. 479, s. 166; 2015-241, ss. 24.1(d), (dd); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1236 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1236 - Governor's Jobs for Veterans Committee authority to receive grants-in-aid.

 143B-1236. Governor's Jobs for Veterans Committee - authority to receive grants-in-aid.The Committee is hereby authorized to receive grants-in-aid from the federal government and charitable organizations for carrying out its duties.  (1977, c. 1032; 2015-241, s. 24.1(d); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1240 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1240 - Short title.

 143B-1240. Short title.This Part may be cited as "The Minor Veterans Enabling Act."  (1945, c. 770; 2015-241, s. 24.1(f); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1241 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1241 - Definition.

 143B-1241. Definition.As used in this Part, "veteran" means any person who may be entitled to any benefits or rights under the laws of the United States, by reason of service in the Armed Forces of the United States.  (1945, c. 770; 1967, c. 1060, s. 2; 2011-183, s. 113; 2015-241, s. 24.1(f); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1242 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1242 - Application of Part.

 143B-1242. Application of Part.This Part applies to every person, either male or female, 18 years of age or over, but under 21 years of age, who is, or who may become, entitled to any rights or benefits under the laws of the United States relating to veterans benefits.  (1945, c. 770; 1967, c. 1060, s. 3; 2015-241, s. 24.1(f); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1243 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1243 - Purpose of Part.

 143B-1243. Purpose of Part.The purpose of this Part is to remove the disqualification of age which would otherwise prevent persons to whom this Part applies from taking advantage of any right or benefit to which they may be or may become entitled under the laws of the United States relating to veterans benefits, and to assure those dealing with such minor persons that the acts of such minors shall not be invalid or voidable by reason of the age of such minors, but shall in all respects be as fully binding as if said minors had attained their majority; and this Part shall be liberally construed to accomplish that purpose.  (1945, c. 770; 1967, c. 1060, s. 4; 2015-241, s. 24.1(f); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1247 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1247 - Definition.

 143B-1247. Definition.As used in this Part, "veteran" means any person who may be entitled to any benefits or rights under the laws of the United States, by reason of service in the Armed Forces of the United States.  (1945, c. 771; 1967, c. 1060, s. 6; 2011-183, s. 114; 2015-241, s. 24.1(f); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1248 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1248 - Rights conferred.

 143B-1248. Rights conferred.(a) Any person under the age of 18 years who is the husband or wife of a veteran, is hereby authorized and empowered in his or her own name, and without any order of court or the intervention of a guardian or trustee, to execute any and all contracts, conveyances, and instruments, to take title to property, to defend any action at law, and to do all other acts necessary to make fully available to such veteran, his or her family or dependents, all rights and benefits under the laws of the United States relating to veterans benefits, in as full and ample manner as if such minor husband or wife of such veteran had attained the age of 18 years.(b) Any person under the age of 18 years, who is the husband or wife of a veteran, is hereby authorized and empowered in his or her own name, and without any order of court or the intervention of a guardian or trustee, to join in the execution of any contract, deed, conveyance or other instrument which may be deemed necessary to enable his or her veteran spouse to make full use of any property purchased pursuant to the provisions of the foregoing subsection, including the right to dispose of such property.(c) With respect to any action at law or special proceeding in relation to any transaction within the purview of this Part, every minor person to whom this Part applies shall appear and plead in his or her own name and right without the intervention of any guardian or trustee; and every such minor person shall be considered a legal party to any such action at law or special proceeding in all respects as if such person had attained the age of 18 years. No such minor shall hereafter interpose the defense of lack of legal capacity by reason of age in connection with any transaction within the purview of this Part, nor disavow any such transaction upon coming of age.  (1945, c. 771; 1947, c. 905, ss. 1, 2; 1967, c. 1060, s. 7; 1971, c. 1231, s. 1; 1973, c. 1446, s. 12; 2015-241, s. 24.1(f); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1250 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1250 - Short title.

 143B-1250. Short title.This Part may be referred to as the "Veterans' Recreation Authorities Law."  (1945, c. 460, s. 1; 2015-241, s. 24.1(g); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1251 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1251 - Finding and declaration of necessity.

 143B-1251. Finding and declaration of necessity.It is hereby declared that conditions resulting from the concentration in various cities and towns of the State having a population of more than one hundred thousand inhabitants of persons serving in the Armed Forces of the United States in connection with the present war, or who after having served in the Armed Forces of the United States during the present war, or previously have been honorably discharged, require the construction, maintenance and operation of adequate recreation facilities for the use of such persons; that it is in the public interest that adequate recreation facilities be provided in such concentrated centers; and the necessity, in the public interest, for the provisions hereinafter enacted is hereby declared as a matter of legislative determination.  (1945, c. 460, s. 2; 2011-183, s. 117; 2015-241, s. 24.1(g); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1254 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1254 - Appointment, qualifications and tenure of commissioners.

 143B-1254. Appointment, qualifications and tenure of commissioners.An authority shall consist of five commissioners appointed by the mayor, and he shall designate the first chairman.Of the commissioners who are first appointed, two shall serve for a term of one year, two for a term of three years, and one for a term of five years, and thereafter, the terms of office for all commissioners shall be five years. A commissioner shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. Vacancies occurring by expiration of office or otherwise shall be filled in the following manner: The mayor and the remaining commissioners shall have a joint session and shall unanimously select the person to fill the vacancy; but if they are unable to do so, then such fact shall be certified to the resident judge of the superior court of the County in which the authority is located, and he shall fill the vacancy. The mayor shall 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.When the office of the first chairman of the authority becomes vacant, the authority shall select a chairman from among its members. 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 may deem proper.  (1945, c. 460, s. 5; 2015-241, s. 24.1(g); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1255 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1255 - Duty of the authority and commissioners of the authority.

 143B-1255. Duty of the authority and commissioners of the authority.The authority and its commissioners shall be under a statutory duty to comply or to cause compliance strictly with all provisions of this Part and the laws of the State 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.The commissioners may, in the exercise of their discretion, limit the use of recreational centers under their control in whole or in part to veterans of one sex. They shall have the authority to make rules and regulations regarding the use of the recreational centers and other matters and things coming within their jurisdiction.They shall have the authority to appoint one or more advisory committees consisting of representatives of various veterans' organizations and others and may delegate to such committee or committees authority to execute the policies and programs of activity adopted by the commissioners.  (1945, c. 460, s. 6; 1965, c. 367; 2015-241, s. 24.1(g); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1256 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1256 - Interested commissioners or employees.

 143B-1256. Interested commissioners or employees.No commissioner or employee of any authority shall acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in any veterans' recreation project or in any property included or planned to be included in any project, nor shall he have any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or proposed contract for materials or services to be furnished or used in connection with any such project. If any commissioner or employee of an authority owns or controls an interest, direct or indirect, in any property included or planned to be included in any veterans' recreation project, he shall immediately disclose the same in writing to the authority and such disclosure shall be entered upon the minutes of the authority. Failure so to disclose such interest shall constitute misconduct in office.  (1945, c. 460, s. 7; 2015-241, s. 24.1(g); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1257 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1257 - Removal of commissioners.

 143B-1257. Removal of commissioners.The mayor may remove a commissioner for inefficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office, but only after the commissioner shall have been given a copy of the charges against him (which may be made by the mayor) at least 10 days prior to the hearing thereon and had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel.If, after due and diligent search, a commissioner to whom charges are required to be delivered hereunder cannot be found within the county where the authority is located, such charges shall be deemed served upon such commissioner if mailed to him at his last known address as same appears upon the records of the authority.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 removed, and the findings thereon.  (1945, c. 460, s. 8; 2015-241, s. 24.1(g); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1258 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1258 - Powers of authority.

 143B-1258. Powers of authority.An authority shall constitute a public body and a body corporate and politic, exercising public powers, and having all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this Part, including the following powers in addition to others herein granted:To sue and be sued in any court; to make, use and alter a common seal; to purchase, acquire by devise, hold and convey real and personal property; to elect and appoint, in such manner as it determines to be proper, all necessary officers and agents, fix their compensation and define their duties and obligations; to make bylaws and regulations consistent with the laws of the State, for its own government and for the due and orderly conduct of its affairs and management of its property; without limiting the generality of the foregoing, to do any and everything that may be useful and necessary in order to provide recreation for veterans.  (1945, c. 460, s. 9; 2011-284, s. 125; 2015-241, s. 24.1(g); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1259 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1259 - Zoning and building laws.

 143B-1259. Zoning and building laws.All recreation projects of an authority shall be subject to the planning, zoning, sanitary and building laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to the locality in which the recreation project is situated.  (1945, c. 460, s. 10; 2015-241, s. 24.1(g); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1260 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1260 - Tax exemptions.

 143B-1260. Tax exemptions.The authority shall be exempt from the payment of any taxes or fees to the State or any subdivisions thereof, or to any officer or employee of the State or any subdivision thereof. The property of an authority shall be exempt from all local, municipal and county taxes, and for the purpose of such tax exemption, it is hereby declared as a matter of legislative determination that an authority is and shall be deemed to be a municipal corporation.  (1945, c. 460, s. 11; 2015-241, s. 24.1(g); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1261 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1261 - Reports.

 143B-1261. 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 Part.  (1945, c. 460, s. 12; 2015-241, s. 24.1(g); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1262 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1262 - Exemption from Local Government and County Fiscal Control Acts.

 143B-1262. Exemption from Local Government and County Fiscal Control Acts.The authority shall be exempt from the operation and provisions of Chapter 60 of the Public Laws of North Carolina of 1931, known as the "Local Government Act," and the amendments thereto, and from Chapter 146 of the Public Laws of North Carolina of 1927, known as the "County Fiscal Control Act" and the amendments thereto.  (1945, c. 460, s. 13; 2015-241, s. 24.1(g); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1263 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1263 - Conveyance, lease or transfer of property by a city or county to an authority.

 143B-1263. Conveyance, lease or transfer of property by a city or county to an authority.Any city or county, in order to provide for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair or management of any veterans' recreation project, or in order to accomplish any of the purposes of this Part, may, with or without consideration or for a nominal consideration, lease, sell, convey or otherwise transfer to an authority within the territorial boundaries of which such city or county it is wholly or partly located, any real, personal or mixed property, and in connection with any such transaction, the authority involved may accept such lease, transfer, assignment and conveyance, and bind itself to the performance and observation of any agreements and conditions attached thereto. Any city or county may purchase real property and convey or cause same to be conveyed to an authority.  (1945, c. 460, s. 14; 2015-241, s. 24.1(g); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1264 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1264 - Contracts, etc., with federal government.

 143B-1264. Contracts, etc., with federal government.In addition to the powers conferred upon the authority by other provisions of this Part, the authority is empowered to borrow money and/or accept grants from the federal government for or in aid of the construction of any veterans' recreation project which such authority is authorized by this Part to undertake, to take over any land acquired by the federal government for the construction of such a project, to take over, lease or manage any recreation project constructed or owned by the federal government, and to these ends, to enter into such contracts, mortgages, trust indentures, leases and other agreements which the federal government shall have the right to require. It is the purpose and intent of this Part to authorize every authority to do any and all things necessary to secure the financial aid and the cooperation of the federal government in the construction, maintenance and operation of any veterans' recreation project which the authority is empowered by this Part to undertake.  (1945, c. 460, s. 15; 2015-241, s. 24.1(g); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1265 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1265 - Part controlling.

 143B-1265. Part controlling.Insofar as the provisions of this Part are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, the provisions of this Part shall be controlling: Provided, that nothing in this Part shall prevent any city or municipality from establishing, equipping and operating a veterans' recreation project, or extending recreation facilities under the provisions of its charter or any general law other than this Part.  (1945, c. 460, s. 17; 2015-241, s. 24.1(g); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-1270 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.|§ 143B-1270 - Validity of acts of agent performed after death of principal.

 143B-1270. Validity of acts of agent performed after death of principal.No agency created by a power of attorney in writing given by a principal who is at the time of execution, or who, after executing such power of attorney, becomes, either (i) a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or (ii) a person serving as a merchant seaman outside the limits of the United States, included within the several states and the District of Columbia; or (iii) a person outside said limits by permission, assignment or direction of any department or official of the United States government, in connection with any activity pertaining to or connected with the prosecution of any war in which the United States is then engaged, shall be revoked or terminated by the death of the principal, as to the agent or other person who, without actual knowledge or actual notice of the death of the principal, shall have acted or shall act, in good faith, under or in reliance upon such power of attorney or agency, and any action so taken, unless otherwise invalid or unenforceable, shall be binding on the heirs, devisees, or personal representatives of the principal.  (1945, c. 980, s. 1; 1995, c. 379, s. 5; 2011-183, s. 119; 2011-284, s. 126; 2015-241, s. 24.1(h); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)