Earlier editions: 2026-09
THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO, CALIFORNIA
El Cerrito Municipal Code Art. I Establishment of Home Rule, Power Over Municipal Affairs, General Law Powers
El Cerrito Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · El Cerrito
Cite as: El Cerrito Municipal Code Article I · Text as of 2026-10-04
100. - Powers of the city.¶
The City of El Cerrito (the "City") shall have full power and authority to adopt, make, exercise, and enforce all legislation, laws, ordinance, resolutions, and regulations with respect to municipal affairs, subject only to the limitations and restrictions imposed on that power by this Charter, the Constitution of the State of California, and the laws of the United States.
(Ord. of 11-6-2018)
101. - Municipal affairs.¶
Municipal affairs encompass all matters of local concern as determined by the City Council consistent with the meaning of "municipal affairs" under the constitutional, statutory, and judicially defined law of the State of California. Each of the matters set forth in this Charter are declared to be municipal affairs, consistent with the laws of the State of California. The municipal affairs set forth in this Charter are not intended to be an exclusive list of municipal affairs over which the City Council may govern. The exercise of home rule over each matter set forth in this Charter uniquely benefits the residents of the City and addresses local concerns within the City.
(Ord. of 11-6-2018)
102. - Powers under state law.¶
(a) In addition to the power and authority granted by this Charter and the Constitution of the State of California, the City shall have the power and authority to adopt, make, exercise, and enforce all legislation, laws, ordinances, resolutions, 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 this Charter and the general laws of the State of California related to a municipal affair, this Charter shall control.
(b) Nothing in this Charter is intended to restrict the City in exercising any right, power or authority granted under the general laws of the State of California. However, the provisions of this Charter shall prevail in the event of any conflict with the general laws of the State of California, unless preempted by state law on matters of statewide concern.
(Ord. of 11-6-2018)
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