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RCW 39.106.010 Short title—Purpose—Intent—2011 c 258.
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(1) Chapter 258, Laws of 2011 shall be known as the joint municipal utility services act. (2) It is the purpose of chapter 258, Laws of 2011 to improve the ability of local government utilities to plan, finance, construct, acquire, maintain, operate, and provide facilities and ut…
RCW 39.106.020 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Agreement" means a joint municipal utility services agreement, among members, that forms an authority, as more fully described in this chapter. (2) "Authority" means …
RCW 39.106.030 Formation of authorities—Characteristics—Substantive powers.
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(1) An authority may be formed by two or more members pursuant to this chapter by execution of a joint municipal utility services agreement that materially complies with the requirements of RCW 39.106.050. Except as otherwise provided in RCW 39.106.080, at the time of execution o…
RCW 39.106.040 Corporate powers of authorities.
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(1) For the purpose of performing or providing utility services, and subject to subsection (3) of this section and RCW 39.106.050, an authority has and is entitled to exercise the following powers: (a) To sue and be sued, complain and defend, in its corporate name; (b) To have a …