Title 17, Highways

§ 1714. Successors. After the expiration of the term of each Delaware Commissioner and each succeeding Commissioner thereafter, the Governor shall, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a successor, who shall hold office for a term of 5 years or until the Comm…

§ 1715. Vacancies. In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of a Commissioner from this State by death, resignation, removal or otherwise, the Governor shall, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a successor, who shall hold office for the unexpired term.17…

§ 1716. Removal of Commissioner. Any Commissioner from this State may be suspended or removed from office upon specific written charges filed with the Secretary of State and after hearing by the Senate.17 Del. C. 1953, § 1716; 53 Del. Laws, c. 145.;

§ 1717. Political representation. No more than 4 of the 6 Commissioners from this State shall be of the same political party at any 1 time.17 Del. C. 1953, § 1717; 53 Del. Laws, c. 145; 67 Del. Laws, c. 251, § 1;

§ 1718. Compensation of Commissioners. For the period during which any Commissioner shall hold office, the Commissioner shall be entitled to reimbursement for any necessary expenses incurred on the business of the Delaware River and Bay Authority, which shall be paid only from re…

§ 1719. The Delaware River and Bay Authority. The Commissioners appointed pursuant to this chapter shall have the authority, powers and duties and be subject to the limitations provided for in this chapter and in the said Compact between the 2 states, and together with the 6 Comm…

§ 1720. Veto by Governor. (a) Except, as provided by this chapter, no action taken at any meeting of the Delaware River and Bay Authority by a Commissioner appointed from the state of Delaware shall have any force or effect until the Governor of this State shall have an opportuni…

§ 1721. Audit. The Authority shall furnish each year an independent audit of its fiscal affairs, in which items of current and capital nature shall be separately set forth, and shall cause a copy of the report on such audit to be delivered to the Governor.17 Del. C. 1953, § 1721;…

§ 1722. Geographical representation. Of the Commissioners from this State to be appointed in accordance with this subchapter, 2 Commissioners shall be appointed from New Castle County, no more than 1 of whom shall be of the same political party, 2 Commissioners shall be appointed…

§ 1723. Proposals for commerce facilities or developments. The Delaware River and Bay Authority shall not initiate any commerce facility or development (as defined in Article II of the Delaware-New Jersey Compact set out in § 1701 of this title) to be located in the State unless …

§ 1724. Project review by Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. (a) (1) Whenever the Delaware River and Bay Authority proposes or agrees to undertake a project (as defined in Article II of the Delaware-New Jersey Compact set out in § 1701 of this title), to b…

§ 1724A. Appeal to Board. (a) Any person, as that term is defined in § 6002 of Title 7, whose interest is substantially affected by the determination of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control that a proposed project is or is not a project of state significa…

§ 1724B. Appeal from Board’s decision. (a) Any person, as defined in § 6002 of Title 7, or persons, jointly or severally, or any taxpayer, or any officer, department, board or bureau of the State, or the Delaware River and Bay Authority, may appeal to the Superior Court in and fo…

§ 1725. Notice and public hearing. (a) Whenever the Delaware River and Bay Authority proposes to undertake a major project (as defined in Article II of the Delaware-New Jersey Compact set out in § 1701 of this title) to be located in the State or in the Delaware River or Bay, the…

§ 1726. Legislative approval of Authority projects. The Delaware River and Bay Authority shall not undertake any project, except a crossing (as defined in Article II of the Delaware-New Jersey Compact set out in § 1701 of this title), to be located in the State or in the Delaware…

§ 1727. Legislative approval of the condemnation of lands devoted to public use. The Delaware River and Bay Authority shall not exercise its power of eminent domain to condemn any property, devoted to a public use, of the State, or any municipality, county, local government, agen…

§ 1728. Volume discount bridge toll rates. The Delaware River and Bay Authority shall not increase any rate of bridge toll charged as a volume discount rate from the rate in effect on the earlier of the effective date of the legislation amending the Delaware-New Jersey Compact as…

§ 1729. The Delaware River and Bay Authority — Airports. The General Assembly, acting pursuant to provisions of § 1726 of this title, has authorized the Delaware River & Bay Authority, pursuant to the procedure set forth in the Delaware-New Jersey Compact (§ 1701 of this title) a…