§ 160A-504. Formation of commissions. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 160A‑504. Formation of commissions.

(a)        Each municipality, as defined herein, is hereby authorizedto create separate and distinct bodies corporate and politic to be known as theredevelopment commission of the municipality by the passage by the governingbody of such municipality of an ordinance or resolution creating a commissionto function within the territorial limits of said municipality. Notice of theintent to consider the passage of such a resolution or ordinance shall bepublished at least 10 days prior to the meeting.

(b)        The governing body of a municipality shall not adopt aresolution pursuant to subsection (a) above unless it finds:

(1)        That blighted areas (as herein defined) exist in suchmunicipality, and

(2)        That the redevelopment of such areas is necessary in theinterest of the public health, safety, morals or welfare of the residents ofsuch municipality.

(c)        The governing body shall cause a certified copy of suchordinance or resolution to be filed in the office of the Secretary of State;upon receipt of the said certificate the Secretary of State shall issue acertificate of incorporation.

(d)        In any suit, action or proceeding involving or relating tothe validity or enforcement of any contract or act of a commission, a copy ofthe certificate of incorporation duly certified by the Secretary of State shallbe admissible in evidence and shall be conclusive proof of the legalestablishment of the commission. (1951, c. 1095, s. 4; 1973, c. 426, s. 75.)