Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 10. PARKS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES |
Subtitle B. COUNTY PARKS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES |
Chapter 320. PARK BOARD AND PARK BONDS: COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF 5,000 OR MORE |
Subchapter C. POWERS AND DUTIES |
Sec. 320.044. CONTRACTS
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(a) The board may enter a contract, including a lease or other agreement, with any person as the board considers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes and powers granted by this chapter, including a contract connected with, incident to, or affecting the acquisition, financing, construction, equipment, maintenance, or operation of a facility located or to be located in or pertaining to a park under its control.
(b) A contract may be on terms and conditions and for the length of time as agreed to by the board.
(c) To be effective, a contract must be:
(1) authorized by order or resolution of the board;
(2) executed by the board chairman or vice-chairman;
(3) attested by the secretary or treasurer; and
(4) approved by the commissioners court.
(d) A contract is binding on the board and the county without reference to any other law.