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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A transportation improvement authority has all the powers necessary to carry out the purposes of this part, including the power to:
(1) sue and be sued, have a seal, and have perpetual succession;
(2) execute contracts and other instruments and take other action as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this part;
(3) receive and disburse federal, state, and other public or private funds made available by grant, loan, contribution, or other source to accomplish the purposes of this part. Federal money must be accepted and spent by the authority upon terms and conditions prescribed by the United States and consistent with state law. All state money accepted under this section must be accepted and spent by the authority upon terms and conditions prescribed by the state.
(4) acquire by purchase, gift, devise, lease, or other means real or personal property or any interest in property; and
(5) sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of real or personal property acquired pursuant to this part. The disposal must be in accordance with the laws of this state governing the disposition of public property.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 7. Local Government § 7-14-1005. General powers of the authority - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-7-local-government/mt-st-7-14-1005/
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