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.
RCW 35A.11.050
Statement of purpose and policy.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case King County v. City of Algona (1984)
Most recently applied in Baker v. City of Seatac (January 2014)
1967 ex.s. c 119 s 35A.11.050.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.