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1884.

(Extra Session).

Chapter 83. An ACT to amend and re-enact section 6 of

Chapter 80 of the Code of 1873, in reference to the powers and
duties of the board of Visitors to the University of Virginia, and
confirm certain proceedings of said board heretofore had for the
condemnation and purchase of land. Approved November 22, 1884.

"1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
section six of Chapter 80 of the Code of 1873, be amended and
re-enacted so as to read as follows:

`6. The said board shall be charged with the care and preservation
of all the property belonging to the University. They shall
appoint as many professors as they deem proper, and with the assent
of two-thirds of the whole number of the visitors, may remove any
professor. They may prescribe the duties of each professor and
the course and mode of instruction. They may appoint a bursar
and proctor, and employ any other agents or servants, regulate the
government and discipline of the students and the renting of the
hotels and dormitories, and generally in respect to the government
and management of the University make such regulations as they
may deem expedient, not being contrary to law.

To enable the rector and visitors of the University to procure a
supply of water, and to construct and maintain a system of waterworks,
drainage and sewerage for the University, they shall have
authority to acquire such springs, lands and rights of way as may
be necessary, according to the provisions of chapter 56 of the Code
of Virginia, edition of 1873.

2. All proceedings heretofore had before any court or in any
clerk's office, and all contracts heretofore entered into for acquiring
land by condemnation or purchase, for any of the purposes mentioned
in the preceding section, are hereby confirmed and made valid.

3. This act shall be in force from its passage. Acts 1883-4,
p. 78.