Columbia Powers of the City ordinance (Charter § 3)

The city shall have all powers which the general assembly of the State of Missouri has authority to confer upon any city, provided such powers are consistent with the Constitution of this state and are not limited or denied by this charter or by statute. The city shall, in addition to its home rule powers, have all powers conferred by law.

The powers of the city shall be liberally construed. The specific mention of a particular power in this charter shall not be construed as limiting the powers of the city.

(11-11-74)