This chapter shall be construed liberally to effectuate the legislative intent and the purposes of the chapter as complete and independent authority for the performance of each and every act and thing authorized by this chapter and all powers granted by this chapter shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate that intent and purposes and not as a limitation of powers. (Added 1969, No. 216 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 27, 1970.)