Article VII — INTERPRETATION

The language contained in 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 which is a municipal affair.

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 continue in full force and effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SANTEE

ARTICLE VIII AMENDMENT

This Charter, or any of its provisions, may be amended by a majority vote of the electors voting on the question. Amendment, revision or repeal of this Charter, or any of its provisions, may be proposed by initiative or by the City Council.