Colorado § 23-61.5-109 - Powers of board.
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§ 23-61.5-109. Powers of board.
(1) In addition to any other powers granted by law to the board, such board shall have the following powers:
(a) To have and use a corporate seal;
(b) To sue and be sued in its own name;
(c) To incur debts, liabilities, and obligations;
(d) To employ agents and employees;
(e) To cooperate and contract with the state or federal government or any agencies or instrumentalities thereof and to apply for and receive grants or financial assistance from any of such entities;
(f) To act as and on behalf of the state of Colorado pursuant to a statutory authorization;
(g) To acquire, hold, lease, sell, or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property, commodity, or service;
(h) To adopt, by resolution, regulations necessary for the accomplishment or performance of the powers granted by law;
(i) To exercise any other powers which are essential to carrying out the provisions of this article;
(j) To do or perform any acts authorized by this section by means of an agent or by contract with any person, firm, or corporation;
(k) To provide for the necessary expenses of the board in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties and reimburse a board member for necessary expenses incurred by him in the performance of his official duties, whether within or without the territorial limits of the district.
Source: L. 83: Entire article added, p. 815, § 1, effective June 1.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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