§ 1.1-103. Powers and Functions; Construction.

 The County of Lehigh has and may exercise any powers and perform any functions not denied it by the Constitution of Pennsylvania, by this Charter, or by the General Assembly at any time. These shall include, but shall not be limited to, all the powers and functions now, or hereinafter, conferred or imposed upon it by the Constitution and laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and this Charter, together with the rights, privileges, functions, and powers necessarily implied or incidental thereto. The specific enumeration of powers and functions shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers and functions of the County. All possible powers and functions of the County, both present and future, are to be considered as if specifically set forth in this Charter. All powers and functions of the County are to be liberally construed in favor of the County.