Sections 453.51 to 453.62 shall be construed liberally to effectuate its legislative intent and purpose, as complete and independent authority for the performance of each and every act and thing authorized by sections 453.51 to 453.62, and all authority granted shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate this intent and purpose and not as a limitation of powers.
In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between sections 453.51 to 453.62 and any other law or charter provision, the provisions of sections 453.51 to 453.62 shall prevail.
Minn. Stat. § 453.62
1976 c 313 s 12