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ARTICLE I
Incorporation, Powers

ARTICLE II
Governing Body

ARTICLE III
Executive Branch

ARTICLE IV
Judicial Branch

ARTICLE V
Elections

ARTICLE VI
Financial and Fiscal Matters

ARTICLE VII
General Provisions

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Section 1.13. General Powers. In addition to all other powers herein granted, the city shall be vested with any and all powers which municipal corporations are, or may hereafter be, authorized or required to exercise under the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia, as fully and completely as though such powers were specifically enumerated herein; and any and all powers which the city was heretofore authorized to exercise under the effective date of this Charter.

Section 1.14. Construction. The powers of the city shall be construed liberally and in favor of the city. The specific mention or failure to mention particular powers in this Charter shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general power of the city as stated in this Charter. It is the intention hereof to grant to the city full power and right to exercise all governmental authority necessary for the effective operation and conduct of the city and all of its affairs.

Section 1.15. Exercise of Powers. All powers, functions, rights, privileges and immunities of the city, its officers, agencies, or employees shall be carried into execution as provided by this Charter. If this Charter makes no provision, such powers, functions, rights, privileges and immunities shall be carried into execution as provided by ordinance of the governing authority and as provided by pertinent laws of the State of Georgia.