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SECTION 9. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY • Pursuant to Virginia Code § 15.2-1752, the Academy shall be deemed to be a governmental entity exercising essential governmental powers, and the Academy and its directors, officers and employees shall be entitled to immunity in any civil action or proceeding for damages or injury to any person or property of any person to the 'same extent that counties and their officers and employees are immune. SECTION 10. EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION The Academy shall be exempt from taxation to the full extent provided by Code § 15.2-1751 and as may be otherwise provided by law. SECTION 11. AMENDMENTS The Board is empowered to amend this Charter provided such amendments are made in one of the following manners: A. By approval of all Charter Members; or B. By approval of a majority of the Board at the annual meeting, or at a special meeting called for the purpose of amending this Charter, • provided each Charter member is notified in writing thirty (30) days prior to such meeting; or C. Such other manner as may be authorized by law at the time of the amendment. SECTION 12. REPORTS TO MEMBERS As soon as practicable after the close of the Academy's fiscal year, the Board shall prepare or cause to be prepared, and if requested shall make available to members an annual report of the Academy's activities and finances. The Board shall also prepare and present to federal and state officials such reports as may be required by law, regulation, or contract. SECTION 13. CONTINUATION OF OPERATION Upon the effective date hereof, the Academy shall operate as the successor and assignee of Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Center. Title to all assets and property and all liabilities shall be automatically transferred, assigned, conveyed, and otherwise assumed by the Academy. Revised 2121106 F:\61\RVPF\C1ients\Centra1 Shen Crim Justice Training Academy\CIIARTER(amended"rSTM).doc Page 6 of 6