Preamble
In order to secure the benefits and advantages of the constitution of the State of Missouri, and to avail ourselves of home rule in county affairs to the fullest extent possible and in recognition of the dual nature of this county in its performance of both state and certain local functions, we, the people of St. Louis County, Missouri with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness, do establish this charter as the fundamental law for government of the county.
Article I
Corporate Name,
Boundaries And Powers
Section 1.010. St. Louis County, Missouri, shall continue to be a body corporate and politic. Its corporate name is St. Louis County, Missouri." It shall have perpetual succession, may have a corporate seal, and may sue and be sued as a county as authorized by law.
Section 1.020. The seat of government shall continue to be in the City of Clayton and the boundaries shall continue as at present unless legally changed.
Section 1.030. The county shall have all powers possible for a county to have under the constitution and laws of Missouri as fully and completely as though they were specifically enumerated in this charter. These powers shall include, but shall not be restricted to or by, the following: all powers now or hereafter given by the constitution or by law to this county, to any county of whatever class, whether or not St. Louis County be includable therein, or to any county court, county officer, county office, agency or department and all other powers not expressly prohibited by the constitution, by law or by this charter; and all powers necessary and proper to carry into execution any other power. All powers shall be carried into execution as provided by this charter or by law, but if no such provision is made then by ordinance.
Section 1.040. The powers of the county under this charter shall be construed liberally in favor of the county, and the specific mention of particular powers in this charter or in any law shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers stated in this article.
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