ARTICLE I. - POWERS OF THE CITY
Part of the Code of Ordinances of Central Falls, RI.
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Sec. 1-100. - The city's power defined.#
Pursuant to article XXVIII of the constitution of the State of Rhode Island, (hereinafter in this Charter called "the state") and every other power it thereunto enabling, the City of Central Falls (hereinafter in this Charter called "the city") shall have and may exercise all powers and authority of local self-government and shall have complete powers of legislation and administration in relation to its municipal functions, including any additional powers and authority which may hereafter be granted to it. The city shall have the power to enact ordinances and to make rules and regulations necessary and proper for carrying into execution its powers; and such ordinances, rules and regulations may be made enforceable by the imposition of fines, forfeitures and penalties not exceeding $500.00 and by imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year for any one offense.
Sec. 1-101. - Legislative power.#
The legislative power of the city shall be exclusively vested in and exercised by a council, except as limited by the provisions of this Charter.
Sec. 1-102. - Executive and administrative power.#
The executive and administrative power of the city shall be exclusively vested in and exercised by a mayor and such other officers, departments, boards and commissions as are designated and authorized in this Charter.