153A-4. Broad construction.
It is the policy of the General Assembly that the counties of this State should have adequate authority to exercise the powers, rights, duties, functions, privileges, and immunities conferred upon them by law. To this end, the provisions of this Chapter and of local acts shall be broadly construed and grants of power shall be construed to include any powers that are reasonably expedient to the exercise of the power. (1973, c. 822, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 1 - Definitions and Statutory Construction.
§ 153A-2 - Effect on prior laws and actions taken pursuant to prior laws.
§ 153A-3 - Effect of Chapter on local acts.
§ 153A-4 - Broad construction.
§ 153A-5 - Statutory references deemed amended to conform to Chapter.