The center shall have all of the following powers:

(1) To have succession by its corporate name in perpetuity.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 16-60-306

  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
(2) To sue and be sued and to prosecute and defend in any court having jurisdiction of the subject matter and of the parties thereto.
(3) To adopt and use a corporate seal and to alter the seal at pleasure.
(4) To adopt and amend bylaws.
(5) To execute contracts and other necessary documents.
(6) To acquire by gift, grant, purchase, or otherwise, and to hold title to real or personal property, or both, together with all rights incidental thereto.
(7) To solicit and accept devises, bequests, grants, and donations.
(8) To promulgate rules and regulations.
(9) To have all other powers necessary or desirable to accomplish its corporate purpose.
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