Code of Virginia - Title 15.2 Counties, Cities And Towns - Chapter 57 Park Authorities Act

15.2-5700 Short title; application
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Park Authorities Act." The chapter shall apply to all localities of the Commonwealth. (Code ...

15.2-5701 Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall mean unless the context shall indicate otherwise: "Authority" means an authority created under the ...

15.2-5702 Creation of authorities
A. A locality may by ordinance or resolution, or two or more localities may by concurrent ordinances or resolutions, signify their intention to create a ...

15.2-5703 Members of authority; appointment, terms, compensation, etc.; officers, quorum
Each authority created hereunder, whether created by single or multiple localities, shall be governed by a board of not less than six members, but always ...

15.2-5704 Powers of authority
Each authority shall be deemed to be performing essential governmental functions providing for the public health and welfare, and is authorized and empowered: 1. To ...

15.2-5705 Violation of rules and regulations
Any violation of any such rule and regulation adopted pursuant to subdivision 17 of § 15.2-5704 shall constitute a Class 4 misdemeanor. (1977, c. 381, ...

15.2-5706 Appointment of special conservators of the peace
The chairman of the board of any authority created pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may apply to the circuit court for any locality ...

15.2-5707 Recordation of conveyances of real estate to park authorities
No deed purporting to convey real estate to a park authority shall be recorded unless accepted by a person authorized to act on behalf of ...

15.2-5708 Exemption from taxation
No authority shall be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any park acquired and constructed by it under the provisions of this chapter. ...

15.2-5709 Rates and charges
The authority is hereby authorized to fix and revise from time to time rates, fees and other charges for the use of and for the ...

15.2-5710 Funds
All moneys received pursuant to the powers granted in this chapter shall be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter. The authority shall ...

15.2-5711 Conveyance or lease of park to authority; contract for park services; when referendum required befo...
Each locality and other public body is hereby authorized and empowered: 1. To convey or lease to any authority created hereunder, with or without consideration, ...

15.2-5712 Revenue bonds
Each authority is authorized to issue, at one time or from time to time, revenue bonds of the authority for the purpose of acquiring, purchasing, ...

15.2-5713 Same; for water or sewer systems, etc
An authority created under the provisions of this chapter is hereby authorized to provide by resolution, at one time or from time to time, for ...

15.2-5714 Bonds mutilated, lost or destroyed
Should any bond issued under this chapter become mutilated or be lost or destroyed, the authority may cause a new bond of like date, number ...