Eureka Municipal Code Art. I Name and Seal; Form of Government; Boundaries; Municipal Affairs

The municipal corporation now existing, known as the City of Eureka, shall remain and continue a body politic and corporate under the name of the City of Eureka, and by that name shall have perpetual succession, and may have and use a common seal alterable at the pleasure of the City Council.

The government provided by this Charter shall be known as the “Council-Manager” form of government.

The boundaries of the City of Eureka now existing shall continue until changed in the manner authorized by law.

The City of Eureka may make and enforce all ordinances and regulations in respect to municipal affairs, subject only to restrictions and limitations provided in the Constitution of the State of California and in this Charter. With respect to municipal affairs this Charter shall supersede all laws inconsistent herewith, provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed to prevent or restrict the City from exercising or consenting to, and the City is hereby authorized to exercise any and all rights, powers and privileges heretofore or hereafter granted or prescribed by general laws of the State.

(Amended by election November 2, 2010)