§ 8-16-1-1 — Powers of authority

(a) The authority shall have the power:
(1) to make and enter into all contracts or agreements; and
(2) to do all things necessary or incidental to the performance of
its duties and the execution of its powers under this chapter.
(b) The authority may employ engineering, architectural, and
construction experts, inspectors, and such other employees as may be
necessary in its opinion to implement this chapter and fix their
compensation, all of whom shall do such work as the authority may
direct. All expenses so incurred by the authority shall be paid solely
from funds provided under the authority of this chapter.
(c) This chapter:
(1) applies to the authority only when acting for the purposes set
forth in this chapter; and
(2) does not apply to the authority when acting under any other
statute for any other purpose.
Formerly: Acts 1939, c.79, s.1; Acts 1965, c.249, s.1. As
amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.260; P.L.109-1983, SEC.31;
P.L.235-2005, SEC.118.