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2017 Mississippi Code
Title 55 - Parks and Recreation
Chapter 25 - Rails-to-Trails Recreational District
§ 55-25-5. General powers of board
Universal Citation: MS Code § 55-25-5 (2017)
- Any rails-to-trails recreational district, through its board of directors, is hereby empowered:
- (a) To establish rules and regulations for the use of the recreational facilities of the district;
- (b) To apply for and accept grants from the United States of America, or from any corporation or agency created or designated by the United States of America, and to ratify and accept applications therefor made by voluntary associations to such agencies for grants to construct, maintain or operate any project or projects which hereafter may be undertaken or contemplated by such district;
- (c) To do any and all other acts or things necessary, requisite or convenient to the exercising of the powers, rights, privileges or functions conferred upon it by this chapter or by any act of law;
- (d) To employ such persons as are necessary to perform the services required of the district;
- (e) To enter into agreements and execute contracts necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers, rights, privileges and functions conferred upon it by this chapter;
- (f) To develop, operate, maintain and support a recreational facility for hikers, bikers, horsemen or others on and along railroad rights-of-way acquired for that purpose and for the use and enjoyment of the general public; and
- (g) To sue and be sued.
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