2973 - Scope of powers of optional plan.

     § 2973.  Scope of powers of optional plan.        The general grant of municipal power under this subpart is     intended to confer the greatest power of self government     consistent with the Constitution of Pennsylvania and with the     provisions of and the limitations prescribed by this subpart.     Any specific enumeration of municipal powers contained in this     subpart or in other statutes does not limit the general     description of power contained in this subpart. Any specifically     enumerated municipal powers are in addition and supplementary to     the powers conferred in general terms by this subchapter. All     grants of municipal power to municipalities governed by an     optional plan under this subpart, whether in the form of     specific enumeration or general terms, shall be liberally     construed in favor of the municipality.