160A-4. Broad construction.
It is the policy of the General Assembly that the cities of this State should have adequate authority to execute the powers, duties, privileges, and immunities conferred upon them by law. To this end, the provisions of this Chapter and of city charters shall be broadly construed and grants of power shall be construed to include any additional and supplementary powers that are reasonably necessary or expedient to carry them into execution and effect: Provided, that the exercise of such additional or supplementary powers shall not be contrary to State or federal law or to the public policy of this State. (1971, c. 698, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 160A - Cities and Towns
Article 1 - Definitions and Statutory Construction.
§ 160A-1 - Application and meaning of terms.
§ 160A-2 - Effect upon prior laws.
§ 160A-3 - General laws supplementary to charters.
§ 160A-4 - Broad construction.
§ 160A-5 - Statutory references deemed amended to conform to Chapter.