Grass Valley Municipal Code Art. I Name of City; Rights, Liabilities and Definitions

The municipal corporation now existing and known as the City of Grass Valley shall remain and continue as at present a body politic and corporate in fact and in law by the name of the City of Grass Valley, and by such name shall have perpetual succession.

The City of Grass Valley shall remain vested with and continue to have, hold and enjoy all property, rights, and rights of action of every nature and description, now pertaining to the city. It shall be subject to all the liabilities that now exist against it.

Whenever in this Charter the word "city" occurs, it means the City of Grass Valley; and every department, board, or officer, and whenever mentioned, means a department, board, or officer, as the case may be, of the City of Grass Valley. Whenever in this Charter the word "council" occurs, it means the city council of the City of Grass Valley. Whenever in this Charter the word "state" occurs, it means the State of California. Whenever the term "general laws" is used herein, it means general laws of this state. The masculine gender includes the feminine. Every reference in this Charter to state or federal law shall mean that law as it exists when the provision of this Charter making that reference takes effect or as it may thereafter be amended.