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2019 Revised Code of Washington
Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code
Chapter 35A.11 - Laws Governing Noncharter Code Cities and Charter Code Cities—Powers.
35A.11.050 Statement of purpose and policy.
Universal Citation: WA Rev Code § 35A.11.050 (2019)
RCW 35A.11.050 Statement of purpose and policy.
The general grant of municipal power conferred by this chapter and this title on legislative bodies of noncharter code cities and charter code cities is intended to confer the greatest power of local self-government consistent with the Constitution of this state and shall be construed liberally in favor of such cities. Specific mention of a particular municipal power or authority contained in this title or in the general law shall be construed as in addition and supplementary to, or explanatory of the powers conferred in general terms by this chapter.
[ 1967 ex.s. c 119 § 35A.11.050.]
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