CHAPTER 7. GENERAL POWERS OF THE DISTRICT

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     Chapter 7. General Powers of the District

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Duty to exercise powers granted to carry out the purposes of the district
    
Sec. 1. The district shall exercise the powers granted to the district by this article to carry out the purposes of the district.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.282.

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Power to sue and be sued
    
Sec. 2. The district may sue and be sued in the name of the district.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.282.

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Power to determine internal organization and operating procedures not specified by law
    
Sec. 3. The district may determine matters of policy regarding internal organization and operating procedures not specifically provided for by law.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.282.

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Power to employ personnel
    
Sec. 4. The district may employ the personnel necessary to carry out the duties, functions, and powers of the district.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.282.

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Power to fix compensation of officers and employees
    
Sec. 5. The district may fix the compensation of the various officers and employees of the district, within the limitations of the total personal services budget.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.282.

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Power to adopt personnel rules
    
Sec. 6. The district may adopt rules governing the duties of its officers, employees, and personnel, and the internal management of the affairs of the district.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.282.

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Power to protect property and obtain insurance
    
Sec. 7. The district may protect all property owned or managed by the district and procure insurance against any losses in connection with its property, operations, or assets in amounts and from insurers as it considers desirable. As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.282.

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Power to receive gifts
    
Sec. 8. The district may receive gifts, donations, bequests, and public trusts, agree to conditions and terms accompanying them, and bind the district to carry them out.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.282.

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Power to receive and administer federal or state aid
    
Sec. 9. (a) The district may receive federal or state aid and administer that aid.
    (b) The district may comply with federal statutes and rules concerning the expenditure of federal money for public transportation systems. The board may apply to state and federal agencies for grants for public transportation development, make or execute representations, assurances, and contracts, enter into covenants and agreements with any state or federal agency relative to public transportation systems, and comply with federal and state statutes and rules concerning the acquisition, development, operation, and administration of public transportation systems.
    (c) The district may use money received by the district that is not pledged or restricted for another purpose to provide a local match required for the receipt of any federal funds.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.282.

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Powers concerning advertising
    
Sec. 10. At the request of a service board, the district may sell, lease, or otherwise contract for advertising in or on the facilities of the district.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.282.

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Power to determine public transportation services provided by the district
    
Sec. 11. The district may determine the level and kind of public transportation services to be provided by the district.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.282.

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Other powers
    
Sec. 12. The district may do all other acts necessary or reasonably incident to carrying out the purposes of this article.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.282.