Sec. 1.1. City Motto.

"In God We Trust" shall be designated as the official motto of the city of Porterville. (6-24-2008)

Sec. 2. Boundaries.

The boundaries of the city of Porterville shall continue as now established until changed in some manner authorized by law.

Sec. 3. Rights And Liabilities Of Cities; Prior Contracts, Liabilities, Etc., Continued In Effect.

The city of Porterville shall remain vested with and continue to have, hold, and enjoy, all property, rights of property, and rights of action of every nature and description, now pertaining to said municipality, and is hereby declared to be the successor of the same. No right, liability, pending suit or prosecution on behalf of, or against, the city shall be affected by the adoption of this charter. All contracts entered into by the city prior to the taking effect of this charter shall continue in full force and effect.

Sec. 4. General Powers Of City; Official Seal.

The city of Porterville, by and through its council and other officials, shall have and may exercise all powers necessary or appropriate to a municipal corporation and the general welfare of its inhabitants, which are not prohibited by the constitution, and which it would be competent for this charter to set forth particularly or specifically; and the specifications herein of any particular powers shall not be held to be exclusive or any limitation upon this general grant of power. General powers of the city include, but are not limited to, the powers necessary or appropriate to promote the health, welfare and education of its inhabitants. The city shall have and use a common seal and the official seal hereinbefore adopted and now in use by said city shall continue to be the official seal of said city. (3-4-2003)