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37-13-1
Section 37-13-1 Definitions. When used in this chapter, unless the context plainly indicates
otherwise, the present tense shall include the future tense, the singular shall include the
plural, the plural shall include the singular and the following words and phrases shall have
the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section. (1) ADDITIONAL RAIL SERVICE AREA.
Any territory that is outside the boundaries or corporate limits, as the case may be, of any
of its authorizing subdivisions and that the governing body of the county, and of any city
or town, in which such territory is located has by resolution designated as an area in which
the authority may render rail transportation service. (2) AUTHORITY. Any public corporation
organized pursuant to this chapter or any law amendatory thereof or supplemental thereto.
(3) AUTHORIZING SUBDIVISION. Any county, city, or town in this state in which there are located
railroad properties and facilities and whose governing body receives an...
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41-10-751
Section 41-10-751 Definitions. When used in this article, the following terms shall have the
following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) ALABAMA TRUST FUND.
The trust fund of the state created under Amendment 450 to the Constitution of Alabama of
1901, and appearing as ยง219.02 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama
1901, as amended. (2) APPROPRIATED FUNDS. The BP settlement revenues deposited in the special
fund to the extent such revenues are appropriated to the authority pursuant to Section 41-10-759.
(3) AUTHORITY. The Alabama Economic Settlement Authority authorized to be established pursuant
to Section 41-10-752. (4) BONDS. Those bonds, including refunding bonds, issued pursuant to
this article. (5) BP SETTLEMENT REVENUES. Revenues received by the state in settlement of
economic damages claims of the state against BP Exploration and Production, Inc. and any of
its corporate affiliates arising out of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill...
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41-9-682
Section 41-9-682 Function and powers generally. (a) It shall be the function and main purpose
of the board to honor those, living or dead, who, by achievement or service, have made outstanding
and lasting contributions to music in Alabama or elsewhere. The board may adopt such rules,
regulations and bylaws as may be needed to carry out its functions. Also, it may conduct surveys
and polls and may appoint such committees and representatives as it may determine necessary
or desirable. The board may acquire, construct, install, equip, lease, manage and operate
buildings and other facilities consisting of any one or more of the following to be located
in Colbert County, Alabama: (i) a music hall of fame and exhibition facility for the display
of busts, statues, plaques, books, papers, computerized figures, memorabilia, records, films,
audio tapes, video tapes, compact disks, recordings, pictures and other exhibits relating
to music and musicians, (ii) a library, research and educational...
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11-54-171
Section 11-54-171 Definitions. The following words and phrases used in this article shall,
in the absence of clear implication otherwise, be given the following interpretations: (1)
APPLICANT. A person who files a written application with the governing body of any municipality
in accordance with Section 11-54-173. (2) AUTHORITY. A public corporation organized pursuant
to this article. (3) AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITY. Any municipality the governing body of which
shall have adopted an authorizing resolution. (4) AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION. A resolution adopted
by the governing body of any municipality in accordance with Section 11-54-173, that authorizes
the incorporation of an authority. (5) BOARD. The board of directors of an authority. (6)
BONDS. Includes bonds, notes, and certificates representing an obligation to pay money. (7)
COUNTY. Any county in the state. (8) DIRECTOR. A member of the board of an authority. (9)
GOVERNING BODY. With respect to a municipality, its city or town council,...
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11-92A-12
Section 11-92A-12 Powers of authority. An authority shall have the following powers, which
it may exercise in any county within such authority's authorized operational area: (1) To
have succession by its corporate name until dissolved as provided in this chapter; (2) To
institute and defend legal proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction and proper venue;
provided, however, that an authority may not be sued in any trial court other than the courts
of a county within the authorized operational area of the authority; provided, further, that
the officers, directors, agents, and employees of an authority may not be sued for their actions
in behalf of the authority except for actions that are known by such person to be unlawful
or are performed with reckless disregard for the lawfulness of such actions; (3) To have and
to use a corporate seal and to alter the seal at its pleasure; (4) To establish a fiscal year;
(5) To anticipate by the issuance of its bonds the receipt of any...
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41-10-396
Section 41-10-396 Powers of authority generally. The authority shall have the following powers
among others specified in this article: (1) To have succession by its corporate names until
dissolved as provided in this article; (2) To institute legal proceedings in any court of
competent jurisdiction to enforce its contractual, statutory and other rights; provided that
the authority shall be considered an instrumentality of the State of Alabama and entitled
to the sovereign immunity of the state; provided further, that any claim, demand or action
against the authority, or any of its directors, officers, employees or agents arising out
of their official capacities, shall be presented to the Board of Adjustment, which shall have
exclusive jurisdiction of any such claim, demand or action; (3) To have and to use a corporate
seal and to alter the same at pleasure; (4) To make and alter all needful bylaws, rules and
regulations for the transaction of the authority's business and the control of...
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16-18B-6
Section 16-18B-6 Powers of authority. The corporation shall have the following powers: (1)
To have succession by its corporate name without time limit; (2) To sue and be sued and to
prosecute and defend, at law or in equity, in any court having jurisdiction of the subject
matter and of the parties; (3) To have and to use a corporate seal and to alter the same at
pleasure; (4) To acquire, provide, construct, improve, renovate, equip, and maintain, or transfer
to public institutions in the state, forensic sciences laboratories and educational facilities
for the provision of instruction and research in the field of forensic sciences; (5) To receive,
take and hold by sale, gift, lease, devise or otherwise, real and personal estate of every
description, and to manage the same; (6) To acquire by purchase, gift, or the exercise of
the power of eminent domain, or any other lawful means, and to transfer, convey or cause to
be conveyed to the state, any real, personal or mixed property necessary...
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41-10-54
Section 41-10-54 Powers of authority generally; acquisition by eminent domain of real property
or rights owned by railroads or utilities not authorized. (a) The authority shall have the
following powers: (1) To have succession by its corporate name until it is dissolved; (2)
To adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business; (3) To
adopt and use an official seal and alter the same at pleasure; (4) To maintain a principal
office in Jefferson County, Alabama, and suboffices at such places within the state as it
may designate; (5) To sue and be sued and to prosecute and defend civil actions in any court
having jurisdiction of the subject matter and of the parties; (6) To acquire by purchase,
gift, condemnation or any other lawful means any real, personal or mixed property necessary
or convenient in connection with the purpose for which the authority is formed and to hold
title to such property, together with all rights incidental to its estate in such...
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11-92C-2
Section 11-92C-2 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words have the
following meanings: (1) APPLICANT. A natural person who files a written application with the
governing body of any authorizing subdivision in accordance with Section 11-92C-3. (2) AUTHORITY.
Any local redevelopment authority organized pursuant to this chapter. (3) AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION.
A resolution adopted by the governing body of any authorizing subdivision in accordance with
Section 11-92C-3, which authorizes the incorporation of the authority. (4) AUTHORIZING SUBDIVISION.
Any county or municipality that has adopted an authorizing resolution. (5) BOARD. The board
of directors of an authority. (6) BONDS. Any bonds, notes, certificates, or any other form
of indebtedness representing an obligation to pay money. (7) CONTIGUOUS. Two or more tracts
of land if touching for a continuous distance of not less than 200 feet. The term shall include
tracts of land divided by bodies of water, streets,...
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41-16-51
Section 41-16-51 Contracts for which competitive bidding not required. (a) Competitive bids
for entities subject to this article shall not be required for utility services, the rates
for which are fixed by law, regulation, or ordinance, and the competitive bidding requirements
of this article shall not apply to: (1) The purchase of insurance. (2) The purchase of ballots
and supplies for conducting any primary, general, special, or municipal election. (3) Contracts
for securing services of attorneys, physicians, architects, teachers, superintendents of construction,
artists, appraisers, engineers, consultants, certified public accountants, public accountants,
or other individuals possessing a high degree of professional skill where the personality
of the individual plays a decisive part. (4) Contracts of employment in the regular civil
service. (5) Contracts for fiscal or financial advice or services. (6) Purchases of products
made or manufactured by the blind or visually handicapped...
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