Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014)

Section 21. The Council

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There  shall  be  a  council which shall be the
  legislative body of the city. In addition to the other powers vested  in
  it  by  this charter and other law, the council shall be vested with the
  legislative power of the city. Any enumeration of powers in this charter
  shall not be held to limit the legislative power of the council,  except
  as specifically provided in this charter.

                    
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