238.252. Powers--generally. - Missouri Statutes

Powers--generally.

238.252. In addition to all other powers granted by sections 238.200to 238.275 the district shall have the following general powers:

(1) To sue and be sued in its own name, and to receive service ofprocess, which shall be served upon the district secretary;

(2) To fix compensation of its employees and contractors. Allconstruction contracts in excess of five thousand dollars between thedistrict and any private person, firm, or corporation shall becompetitively bid and shall be awarded to the lowest and best bidder;

(3) To purchase any real or personal property necessary or convenientfor its activities. All outright purchases of personal property in excessof one thousand dollars between the district and any private person, firmor corporation shall be competitively bid and shall be awarded to thelowest and best bidder;

(4) To collect and disburse funds for its activities; and

(5) To exercise such other implied powers necessary or convenient forthe district to accomplish its purposes which are not inconsistent with itsexpress powers.

(L. 1990 S.B. 479 & 649 § 56, A.L. 2001 H.B. 202)

Effective 6-26-01