Chesapeake Port Authority

The Port Authority is responsible for facilitating the improvement and development of Authority facilities in the City for the purpose of increasing trade and commerce beneficial to the economy, prosperity and welfare of the City and the Commonwealth; to promote the development and operation of adequate, modern and efficient seaports and harbors through such aids and other such encouragement as may be authorized by the General Assembly, and to promote and encourage the acquisition, construction, operation and management of Authority facilities.
(Chapter 397-1987 Acts of Assembly amended by Chapter 700 - 1992 Acts)