KRS 74.070: Duties and powers of commission -- Corporate powers of water district

exercised by or under authority of commission.

(1) The commission shall be a body corporate for all purposes, and may make contracts

for the water district with municipalities and other persons.

(2) All corporate powers of the water district shall be exercised by, or under the

authority of, its commission. The business and affairs of the water district shall be

managed under the direction and oversight of its commission.

(3) The commi ssion may prosecute and defend suits, hire the chief executive officer

and do all acts necessary to carry on the work of the water district.

(4) The commission may adopt bylaws not inconsistent with the provisions of this

chapter.

(5) The commission shall comply with the provisions of KRS 65A.010 to 65A.090.