SECTION 7.01. GENERAL LAWS POWERS. In addition to the power and authority granted by the terms of this Charter and the Constitution of the State of California, the City of Albany shall have the power and authority to adopt, make, exercise and enforce all legislation, laws and regulations, and to take all actions and to exercise any and all rights, powers, and privileges heretofore or hereafter established, granted or prescribed by any law of the State of California or by any other lawful authority. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Charter and the provisions of the general laws of the State of California, the provisions of this Charter shall control. The Council may adopt and enforce ordinances which, in relation to municipal affairs, shall control as against the general laws of the State. (Amended, ratified, November 8, 1994)
SECTION 7.02. WHEN CHARTER EFFECTIVE. This Charter shall go into effect upon its approval by the Legislature.
SECTION 7.03. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Charter should be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. (Added, ratified, November 8, 1994)