The ordinances or mutual agreement which established the district shall specify the powers of the board which may include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

(1) Adoption of bylaws, rules and regulations for the conduct of its business;

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 251.510

  • following: when used by way of reference to any section of the statutes, mean the section next preceding or next following that in which the reference is made, unless some other section is expressly designated in the reference. See Missouri Laws 1.020

(2) Maintenance of a principal office;

(3) The ability to sue and be sued;

(4) The making and executing of leases, contracts and other instruments necessary to exercise its powers;

(5) Contracting with the cities and counties for services, and with firms, corporations, persons, and governmental agencies in the necessary performance of its duties;

(6) The employment of personnel;

(7) Application for and acceptance of local and federal grants and appropriations;

(8) Performance of site improvements within the district.

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