§ 1-2. Definitions and rules of construction.

The following words and phrases, when used in this Code or any amendment thereto shall, for the purpose of this Code, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Code. The terms "this Code" and "Code" mean the Code of Ordinances, Village of Cass City, Michigan, as designated in section 1-1.

Computation of time. The time within which an act is to be done, as provided in this Code or in any order issued pursuant to this Code, when expressed in days, shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last, except that if the last day is Sunday or a legal holiday it shall be excluded; and when the time is expressed in hours, the whole of Sunday or a legal holiday, from 12:00 midnight to 12:00 midnight, shall be excluded.

Council, village council. The terms "council" and "village council" mean the village council of the Village of Cass City, Michigan.

County. The terms "the county" and "this county" mean the County of Tuscola in the State of Michigan.

Gender. A term importing gender shall extend and be applied to both genders and to firms, partnerships and corporations as well.

MCL. The abbreviation "MCL" means the Michigan Compiled Laws, as amended.

Number. A term importing the singular number only may extend and be applied to several persons and things as well as to one person and thing.

Officer, employee, department, board, commission or other agency. Whenever any officer, employee, department, board, commission, or other agency is referred to by title only, such reference shall be construed as if followed by the term "of the Village of Cass City, Michigan." Whenever, by the provisions of this Code, any officer, employee, department, board, commission or other agency of the village is assigned any duty or empowered to perform any act or duty, reference to such officer, employee, department, board, commission or agency means and include such officer, employee, department, board, commission or agency or deputy or authorized subordinate.

Person. The term "person" and its derivatives and the term "whoever" include a natural person, partnership, association, legal entity or a corporate body or any body of persons corporate or incorporate. Whenever used in any clause prescribing and imposing a penalty, the terms "person" and "whoever," as applied to any unincorporated entity, mean the partners or members thereof, and as applied to corporations, the officers thereof.

Public act. The term "Public Act" means Public Acts of Michigan, as amended.

Shall, may. The term "shall" is always mandatory and not discretionary. The term "may" is permissive.

State. The terms "the state" and "this state" shall be construed to mean the State of Michigan.

Tense. Except as otherwise specifically provided or indicated by the context, all terms used in this Code indicating the present tense shall not be limited to the time of adoption of this Code but shall extend to and include the time of the happening of any act, event, or requirement for which provision is made therein, either as a power, immunity, requirement or prohibition.

Village. The term "village" means the Village of Cass City, Michigan.

State law reference

Rules of construction, MCL 8.3 et seq.