Art. XI, § 8
Counties performing city functions
Power
Local Government
Art. XI · Local Government
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
(a) The Legislature may provide that counties perform municipal functions at the request of cities within them.
(b) If provided by their respective charters, a county may agree with a city within it to assume and discharge specified municipal functions.
History: Sec. 8 added June 2, 1970, by Prop. 2. Res.Ch. 331, 1969.
Simplified explanation
The Legislature may provide that counties perform municipal functions at the request of cities within them. If their charters provide, a county may agree with a city within it to assume and discharge specified municipal functions.