2011 Vermont Code
Title 24 Appendix Municipal Charters
Chapter 411 NORTHEAST KINGDOM WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
§ 105 Powers
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APPENDIX
Municipal Charters
PART IV
Solid Waste Districts
CHAPTER 411. NORTHEAST KINGDOM WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Subchapter I. Creation and Powers
§ 411-105. Powers
Except as otherwise provided or limited herein, the District shall have the following powers:
a. To operate, cause to be operated, or contract for the operation of facilities for the collection, transportation, recycling, composting, processing and disposal of solid waste, hazardous waste, and to establish fees and charges for such services and to sell any products derived therefrom.
b. To purchase, sell, own, lease, rent, mortgage, improve and use real and personal property in accordance with the purposes of the District.
c. To hire staff and fix compensation of employees.
d. To sue and be sued.
e. To enter into contracts with individuals, corporations, associations, authorities, agencies, municipalities, the State of Vermont, the United States of America or any other legal entity for any term or duration.
f. To exercise the power of eminent domain.
g. To borrow money and issue evidence of indebtedness as provided for by 24 V.S.A. chapter 53 or other provisions of law authorizing general obligation or revenue debt, including the provisions of 10 V.S.A. chapter 12 and 24 V.S.A. chapter 119.
h. To appropriate and expend monies.
i. To establish sinking funds.
j. To establish capital reserve funds.
k. To accept and administer gifts, grants, and bequests from any individual or legal entity, in trust or otherwise, for the benefit of the District.
l. To establish, implement and amend from time to time, fees for waste disposal and other functions of the District.
m. To establish, enact and enforce regulations and ordinances appropriate to the purposes of the District, as set forth herein.
n. To provide for public education on solid waste management issues.
o. To provide such compensation, if any, as it shall deem appropriate to member municipalities hosting District facilities.
p. To exercise all powers incident to a public corporation.
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