Chapter IX.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

Section 9.1. Agreements for Transferring Powers. Agreements, including those for cooperative or joint administration of any function or power, may be made by the council with any local government, with the state, or with the United States unless otherwise provided by law. The council may transfer to the borough of which the city is a part any city power or function unless prohibited by law. Such transfer shall not take effect for ninety days following approval by the council. The council may at any time revoke the transfer.

Section 9.2. Cooperation with Other Governments. The city may cooperate with the United States, with the state or its political subdivisions, or with other states and their political subdivision on matters of common interest. For this purpose the council may make all necessary appropriations.