For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHIEF OF POLICE. The peace officer in charge of the police force in the municipality or the peace officer in charge of the law enforcement office operating to enforce the ordinances of the town under any interlocal cooperation agreement.
CLERK-TREASURER. The Clerk-Treasurer of the municipality, including any deputy or member of the office staff of the Clerk-Treasurer while performing any duty of the Clerk-Treasurer’s office.
COURT. The Municipal Court of the town.
GOVERNING BODY. The Board of Trustees of the Town of Bernice, Oklahoma.
JUDGE. The Judge of the Municipal Court, aforesaid, including any Acting Judge or Alternate Judge thereof as provided for by statutes of the state and this chapter.
MAYOR. The Mayor of the Board of Trustees of the municipality.
MUNICIPALITY or THIS MUNICIPALITY. The Town of Bernice, Oklahoma.
THIS JUDICIAL DISTRICT. The District Court Judicial District of the State of Oklahoma, wherein the government of the municipality is situated.
(Prior Code, § 1-9-2) (Ord. 2005-4, passed 9-12-2005)