[R.O. 1997]
The City shall have all powers which
the General Assembly of the State of Missouri has authority to confer
upon any city, provided such powers are consistent with the Constitution
of this State and are not limited or denied, either by this Charter
or by statute. The City shall, in addition to its home rule powers,
have all powers conferred by law.
[R.O. 1997]
The powers of the City shall be liberally
construed. The specific mention of a particular power in this Charter
shall not be construed as limiting the powers of the City.