(A) Whenever in this code the plural number is used in describing or referring to any matters, parties or persons, it shall also apply to the singular number unless the context shall indicate otherwise. When any subject matter, party or person is referred to in this code by words importing the singular number only, or the masculine gender, several matters, parties or persons, and female as well as male, and bodies corporate shall be deemed to be included. The words
PERSON, FIRM or CORPORATION shall be deemed to include any association or organization of any kind. Words in the present tense shall be deemed to include the future tense. The words THIS ORDINANCE whenever used in this code shall be held to mean the entire code, in each and every section thereof. The word VILLAGE whenever used in this code shall be held to mean the Village of Carol Stream, Illinois. The words WRITTEN and IN WRITING may include printing. The word SHALL as used in this code is mandatory. Provided that, these rules of construction shall not be applied to any section of this code which contains any express provisions excluding such construction or where the subject matter or content of such section may be repugnant thereto or where the context clearly requires a different interpretation.
(B) Whenever reference is made in this code to a village officer or employee by title only, this shall be construed as though followed by the words “of the Village of Carol Stream” and shall be taken to mean the officer or employee of this village having the title mentioned or performing the duties indicated. No provision of this code designating the duties of any officer or employee shall be so construed as to make such officer or employee liable for any fine or penalty provided in this code for a failure to perform such duty, unless the intention of the Village Board to impose such a fine or penalty on such officer or on an employee is specifically and clearly expressed in the section creating the duty.