11-47-218
Section 11-47-218 Powers of authorities generally; location of projects; exercise of power of eminent domain. (a) In addition to all other powers at any time conferred on it by law, and subject to any express provisions of its certificate of incorporation to the contrary, an authority shall have the following lawful powers, together with all powers incidental thereto or necessary to discharge thereof in the corporate form: (1) To have succession by its corporate name in perpetuity or for the duration specified in its certificate of incorporation. (2) To sue and be sued in its own name in civil actions and to defend actions against it. (3) To adopt and make use of a corporate seal and to alter the same at pleasure. (4) To adopt, alter, and repeal bylaws, regulations, and rules, not inconsistent with this article or its certificate of incorporation, for the regulation and conduct of the affairs and business of the authority. (5) To acquire, receive, take, and hold, whether by purchase,...
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11-89C-9
Section 11-89C-9 Powers of governing bodies. (a) A governing body shall proceed under this chapter as a participant in the public corporation or individually, to adopt upon reasonable public notice and following public hearing all necessary rules and regulations by resolution or ordinance to implement this chapter and to specifically regulate and control storm water discharges and eliminate the discharge of pollutants to its municipal separate storm sewers. Provided, however, that all discharges originating from any lands or facilities owned or operated by one or more entities under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Alabama Public Service Commission are exempted from regulation under any local storm water management program and shall be regulated exclusively by ADEM. Further, any commission non-jurisdictional electric supplier, as defined by Section 37-4-140, whose service area extends beyond the boundaries of a single municipal or county jurisdiction shall be exempted from the...
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45-43-170.01
Section 45-43-170.01 Solid waste disposal - Rules and regulations; participation. In Lowndes County, the county commission, or any municipal governing body therein, providing services to the public under this article shall have the power and authority by resolution or ordinance to adopt rules and regulations providing for mandatory public participation in and subscription to such system of services. Every individual, household, business, industry, or property generating solid wastes, garbage, or ash as defined in this section shall participate in and subscribe to such system of service unless granted a certificate of exception as provided in subdivision (3) of Section 45-43-170.03. In the event such individual, household, business, industry, or property owner who has not been granted a certificate of exception refuses to participate in and subscribe to such system of service, the county commission or municipal governing body may bring an appropriate civil action in circuit court to...
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11-99-4
Section 11-99-4 Creation of tax increment districts and approval of project plans. In order to exercise its powers under this chapter, a public entity shall take the following steps: (1) The local governing body shall hold a public hearing at which all interested parties are afforded a reasonable opportunity to express their views on the concept of tax increment financing, on the proposed creation of a tax increment district and its proposed boundaries, and its benefits to the public entity. Notice of the hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in either the county or in the city, as the case may be, in which the proposed tax increment district is to be located with such notice to be published at least twice in the 15-day period immediately preceding the date of the hearing. Prior to publication, a copy of the notice shall be sent by first class mail to the chief executive officer of each deferred tax recipient. (2) In addition to the notice required by...
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14-6A-2
Section 14-6A-2 Powers. The regional jail authority shall constitute a public body corporate and politic, exercising public and essential governmental functions and having all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter and including, but not limited to, the following powers: (1) To sue and be sued in its own name in civil actions, subject to the limitations provided in Chapter 93 of Title 11, and, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, to defend civil actions against it. (2) To adopt and make use of a corporate seal and to alter the seal at pleasure. (3) To have perpetual succession. (4) To make and from time to time amend and repeal bylaws, rules, and regulations to carry into effect the powers and purposes of the authority. (5) To make, enter into, and execute contracts, agreements, leases, and other instruments and to take other actions as may be necessary or convenient to accomplish any purpose for which the...
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14-6A-31
Section 14-6A-31 Powers. A regional jail authority shall constitute a public body corporate and politic, exercising public and essential governmental functions and having all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this article and including, but not limited to, the following powers: (1) To sue and be sued in its own name in civil actions, subject to the limitations provided in Chapter 93 of Title 11, and, except as otherwise provided in this article, to defend civil actions against it. (2) To adopt and make use of a corporate seal and to alter the seal at pleasure. (3) To have perpetual succession. (4) To make and, from time to time, amend and repeal bylaws, rules, and regulations to carry into effect the powers and purposes of the authority. (5) To make, enter into, and execute contracts, agreements, leases, and other instruments and to take other actions as may be necessary or convenient to accomplish any purpose for which the...
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11-50-210
Section 11-50-210 Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall be deemed to have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section: (1) MUNICIPALITY. A municipal corporation in the State of Alabama. (2) PUBLIC GAS CORPORATION. A public corporation having corporate power to own and operate one or more gas systems and existing under the provisions of any of the following: Articles 8, 9, and 12 of this chapter. (3) AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITY. Each municipality which authorized the incorporation of a particular public gas corporation or the governing body of which consented to, or made determinations prerequisite to, the incorporation of a particular public gas corporation. (4) GAS SYSTEM. A plant and system for the manufacture and distribution of gas or a system for the purchase, transportation, and distribution, or any of them, of manufactured or natural gas, together with all appurtenances thereto and all property used or useful in connection...
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31-4-2
Section 31-4-2 Procedure for incorporation. The Armory Commission may, by filing with the Secretary of State of the State of Alabama, become a public body and a body corporate when the members of the commission shall present to the Secretary of State of the State of Alabama an application signed by them which shall set forth the name, official designation, and official residence of each of the members of the commission, together with a copy of the appointment by the Governor evidencing their right to hold office; the date and place of induction into and the taking of the oath of office; their desire that the commission become a body corporate and politic under this chapter; the name which is proposed for the corporation; the location of the principal office of the proposed corporation; and any other matters relating to the incorporation which the members may choose to insert not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the State of Alabama. The application shall be subscribed and...
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37-7-21
Section 37-7-21 Amendment of certificate of incorporation. A corporation created under this chapter may amend its certificate of incorporation to change its corporate name, to increase or reduce the number of its directors or to change any other provision therein, provided, however, that no corporation shall amend its certificate of incorporation to embody therein any purpose, power or provision which would not be authorized if its original certificate, including such additional or changed purpose, power or provision, were offered for filing at the time a certificate under this section is offered. Such amendment may be accomplished by filing a certificate which shall be entitled and endorsed "CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF _____ ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION" and state: The name of the corporation, and if it has been changed, the name under which it was originally incorporated; the date of filing the certificate of incorporation in each public office where filed; the purposes, powers or...
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24-1-27
Section 24-1-27 Powers and duties of authority. (a) 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 article, including the following powers in addition to others granted in this article: (1) To investigate into living, dwelling and housing conditions and into the means and methods of improving such conditions. (2) To determine where unsafe or unsanitary dwelling, public school or housing conditions exist. (3) To study and make recommendations concerning the plan of any city located within its boundaries in relation to the problem of clearing, replanning, and reconstruction of areas in which unsafe or unsanitary dwelling, public school, or housing conditions exist, and the provision of dwelling accommodations for persons of low income, and to cooperate with any city or regional planning agency. (4) To prepare, carry out,...
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