2019 Revised Code of Washington
Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code
Chapter 35A.11 - Laws Governing Noncharter Code Cities and Charter Code Cities—Powers.
35A.11.010 Rights, powers, and privileges.

RCW 35A.11.010 Rights, powers, and privileges.

Each city governed under this optional municipal code, whether charter or noncharter, shall be entitled "City of . . . . . ." (naming it), and by such name shall have perpetual succession; may sue and be sued in all courts and proceedings; use a corporate seal approved by its legislative body; and, by and through its legislative body, such municipality may contract and be contracted with; may purchase, lease, receive, or otherwise acquire real and personal property of every kind, and use, enjoy, hold, lease, control, convey or otherwise dispose of it for the common benefit.

[ 1967 ex.s. c 119 § 35A.11.010.]

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