Indiana § 8-16-1-1 - Powers of authority
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 8-16-1-1 — Powers of authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-16-1-1. Powers of authority
Sec. 1. (a) The authority shall have the power:
(1) to make and enter into all contracts or agreements; and
(2) to do all things necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers under this chapter.
(b) The authority may employ engineering, architectural, and construction experts, inspectors, and such other employees as may be necessary in its opinion to implement this chapter and fix their compensation, all of whom shall do such work as the authority may direct. All expenses so incurred by the authority shall be paid solely from funds provided under the authority of this chapter.
(c) This chapter:
(1) applies to the authority only when acting for the purposes set forth in this chapter; and
(2) does not apply to the authority when acting under any other statute for any other purpose.
Formerly: Acts 1939, c.79, s.1; Acts 1965, c.249, s.1. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.260; P.L.109-1983, SEC.31; P.L.235-2005, SEC.118.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 8-16-1-1 ("Powers of authority") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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