For the purpose of this code, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHARTER. The Charter of the City of Big Rapids. ('88 Code, Title I, Ch. 1, § 1.1)
CITY, MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, or MUNICIPALITY. The City of Big Rapids, Michigan. ('88 Code, Title I, Ch. 1, § 1.1)
CITY COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The legislative or governing body of the City as defined in the Charter. ('88 Code, Title I, Ch. 1, § 1.1)
CODE, THIS CODE or THIS CODE OF ORDINANCES. This Code including all additions and amendments thereto known as the "Big Rapids City Code". ('88 Code, Title I, Ch. 1, § 1.1)
COUNTY. The County of Mecosta. ('88 Code, Title I, Ch. 1, § 1.1)
MAY. The act referred to is permissive.
OFFICER, OFFICE, EMPLOYEE, COMMISSION, or DEPARTMENT. An officer, office, employee, commission, or department of this municipality unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
PERSON. Includes firms, joint adventures, part-nerships, corporations, clubs and all associations or organizations of natural persons, either incorporated or unincorporated, howsoever operating or named and whether acting by themselves or by a servant, agent or fiduciary, and includes all legal representa-tives, heirs, successors and assigns thereof. ('88 Code, Title I, Ch. 1, § 1.1)
PUBLIC PLACE. Any street, alley, park, canal, waterway, beach, public building, or any place of business or assembly open to the public or frequented by the public. ('88 Code, Title I, Ch. 1, § 1.1)
OFFICERS. The several officers' titles means such officers of the City. ('88 Code, Title I, Ch. 1, § 1.1)
SHALL. The act referred to is mandatory.
STATE. The State of Michigan. ('88 Code, Title I, Ch. 1, § 1.1)
SUNDAYS and LEGAL HOLIDAYS. Whenever any act required to be done pursuant to the provisions of this code falls on a Sunday or legal holiday, that act shall be performed on the next succeeding business day. ('88 Code, Title I, Ch. 1, § 1.1)
WRITTEN or IN WRITING. May include any form of reproduction or expression of language. ('88 Code, Title I, Ch. 1, § 1.1)