Earlier editions: 2026-09
THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO, CALIFORNIA
El Cerrito Municipal Code Art. VII Interpretation, Severability, and Amendment
El Cerrito Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · El Cerrito
Cite as: El Cerrito Municipal Code Article VII · Text as of 2026-10-04
700. - Construction and interpretation.¶
The language of this Charter is intended to be permissive rather than exclusive or limiting and shall be liberally and broadly construed in favor of the exercise by the City of its power to govern with respect to any matter that is a municipal affair. Every reference in this Charter to state or federal law shall mean that law as it exists when this Charter takes effect or as it may thereafter be amended.
(Ord. of 11-6-2018)
701. - Severability.¶
If 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.
(Ord. of 11-6-2018)
702. - Amendment of Charter.¶
As provided by state law, this Charter, and any of its provisions, may be amended by a majority vote of the electors voting on the question. Amendment or repeal may be proposed by initiative or by the City Council.
(Ord. of 11-6-2018)
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