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• JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (JPA)
  
  A JPA is formed when it is to the advantage of two or more public entities with common powers to consolidate their forces to acquire or construct a joint-use facility. Their bonding authority and taxing ability is the same as their powers as separate units.
  
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