§ 165-31. Powers of authority. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 165‑31.  Powersof authority.

An authority shall constitute a public body and a body corporate andpolitic, exercising public powers, and having all the powers necessary orconvenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of thisArticle, including the following powers in addition to others herein granted:

To sue and be sued in any court; to make, use and alter a common seal;to purchase, acquire by devise or bequest, hold and convey real and personalproperty; to elect and appoint, in such manner as it determines to be proper,all necessary officers and agents, fix their compensation and define theirduties and obligations; to make bylaws and regulations consistent with the lawsof the State, for its own government and for the due and orderly conduct of itsaffairs and management of its property; without limiting the generality of theforegoing, to do any and everything that may be useful and necessary in orderto provide recreation for veterans. (1945, c. 460, s. 9.)