For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACT. Public Act 12 of 1994, being M.C.L.A. §§ 600.8701 through 600.8735, as amended.
AUTHORIZED CITY OFFICIAL. The City Administrator, City Building Inspector, Zoning Administrator, Code Enforcement Official or any other city employee specially designated in writing by the Administrator and/or City Commission, to issue municipal civil infraction citations.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTION ACTION. A civil action in which the defendant is alleged to be responsible for a municipal civil infraction.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTION CITATION. A written complaint or notice prepared by an authorized City official directing a person to appear in court regarding the occurrence or existence of one or more municipal civil infraction violations by the person cited.
(2012 amendment)