710.170 - Powers of board of county commissioners.
710.170 Powers of board of county commissioners. The board of county commissioners shall have authority:
1. To enter into any and all necessary contracts with any person, firm, company or corporation generating power for the purchase of electrical energy, power and current.
2. To purchase any existing light line and power line or integral part thereof, upon the most advantageous price and terms to the county.
3. To purchase all proper and necessary equipment, appliances and materials needed for the plant and lines.
4. To enter into contracts with consumers for the sale, distribution and delivery of electrical energy, power and current along its power lines.
5. To make any and all rules and regulations necessary and proper for the management, operation, control and extension thereof.
6. To employ such proper and efficient help and labor as shall be needed.
7. To construct and operate branches or distributing lines, substations and transformers and other electrical appliances as conditions may warrant and require.
[2:127:1923; NCL § 2018]—(NRS A 2001, 2092)