San Francisco County Municipal Code Art. I Existence and Powers of the City and County
San Francisco County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Francisco County
Cite as: San Francisco County Municipal Code Article I · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 1.100. Name and Boundaries. Sec. 1.101. Rights and Powers.
SEC. 1.100. NAME AND BOUNDARIES.¶
The City and County of San Francisco shall continue as a consolidated City and County with such boundaries as are prescribed by law, pursuant to this Charter and the laws of the State of California.
SEC. 1.101. RIGHTS AND POWERS.¶
The City and County of San Francisco may make and enforce all ordinances and regulations in respect to municipal affairs, subject only to the restrictions and limitations provided in this Charter. The City and County may make and enforce within its limits all local police, sanitary and other ordinances and regulations. The City and County may appear, sue and defend in all courts in all matters and proceedings. All rights and powers of a City and County which are not vested in another officer or entity by this Charter shall be exercised by the Board of Supervisors.
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