Washington § 86.09.151 - General powers of districts.

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§ 86.09.151. General powers of districts.

(1) Said flood control districts shall have full authority to carry out the objects of their creation and to that end are authorized to acquire, purchase, hold, lease, manage, improve, repair, occupy, and sell real and personal property or any interest therein, either inside or outside the boundaries of the district, to enter into and perform any and all necessary contracts, to appoint and employ the necessary officers, agents and employees, to sue and be sued, to exercise the right of eminent domain, to levy and enforce the collection of special assessments and in the manner herein provided against the lands within the district, for district revenues, and to do any and all lawful acts required and expedient to carry out the purpose of this chapter.
(2) In addition to the powers conferred in this chapter and those in chapter 85.38 RCW, flood control districts may engage in activities authorized under RCW 36.61.020 for lake or beach management districts using procedures granted in this chapter and in chapter 85.38 RCW.
[ 2008 c 301 s 27; 1986 c 278 s 52; 1937 c 72 s 51; RRS s 9663E-51. Formerly RCW 86.08.260, part.]

Notes

Severability—1986 c 278: See note following RCW 36.01.010.

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