In addition to the power and authority granted by the terms
of this Charter and the Constitution of the State of California, the
City of Albany shall have the power and authority to adopt, make,
exercise and enforce all legislation, laws and regulations, and to
take all actions and to exercise any and all rights, powers, and privileges
heretofore or hereafter established, granted or prescribed by any
law of the State of California or by any other lawful authority. In
the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Charter and
the provisions of the general laws of the State of California, the
provisions of this Charter shall control. The Council may adopt and
enforce ordinances which, in relation to municipal affairs, shall
control as against the general laws of the State. (Amended, ratified,
November 8, 1994)
This Charter shall go into effect upon its approval by the Legislature.
Any provision of this Charter should be held by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable, the remaining
provisions shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted
by law. (Added, ratified, November 8, 1994)
