A. The Town shall have all the powers, functions, rights, privileges, franchises and immunities specifically granted to municipalities, or not prohibited by the State Constitution and laws, and all the implied powers necessary to carry into execution all the powers granted.
B. The Town shall have the power to adopt a Corporate Seal and alter the same, to sue and be sued, to make contracts and to grant, extend and renew franchises. It shall have the power to issue bonds, in accordance with the State Constitution and laws. It shall have the power to ordain and enforce local legislation, consistent with the State Constitution and laws, for the preservation and enforcement of good government and order; for the protection of health, life, peace, safety, morals and property; for the preservation, summary abatement and removal of nuisances; and otherwise for the promotion of the common welfare.
C. The enumeration of particular powers of this Code shall not be deemed to be exclusive or limiting. In addition to the powers enumerated herein or implied hereby, the Town shall have the powers which, under the State Constitution and laws, it would be competent for this Code specifically to enumerate. (2011 Code § 1-3)