City Charter

Article 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.03 Construction

The general grant of municipal power conferred by this Charter is intended to confer the greatest power of local self-government consistent with the Constitution of this State, and the powers of the City under this Charter shall be construed liberally in favor of the City, and the specific mention of particular powers in the Charter shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers stated in this Charter.