Chapter II
POWERS

Section 2.1 Powers of the City.

The City has all powers that the constitutions, statutes and common law of the United States and of this State, now or hereafter expressly or impliedly grant or allow the City, as fully as though this charter specifically enumerated each of those powers.

Section 2.2 Construction of Powers.

In this charter, no specification of a power is exclusive or restricts authority that the City would have if the power were not specified. The charter shall be liberally construed, so that the City may exercise fully all its powers possible under this charter and under United State and Oregon law. All powers are continuing unless a specific grant of power clearly indicates the contrary.

Section 2.3 Form of Government.

The City of Burns shall have a Council/Manager form of government. Legislative authority shall reside in the Council. Administrative functions shall be carried out by a City Manager.

Section 2.4 Distribution of Powers.

Except as this charter prescribes otherwise and as the Oregon Constitution reserves municipal legislative power to the voters of the City, all powers of the City are vested in the Council.