The article and section headings herein have been inserted for convenience for purposes of reference and are not intended to define or limit the scope of, or otherwise affect, any provision of this Charter.
In order that a ready means may be at hand for reconciling any conflicts, resolving any inconsistencies, and clarifying any obscurities which may be discovered in the language of this Charter, the power is hereby vested in the Council to interpret the various sections and parts of this Charter, in harmony with the spirit thereof, by ordinance, resolution, or other measures of said Council, adopted by the affirmative vote of four (4) or more of its members.
Masculine pronouns used in this Charter shall be construed to include the feminine pronoun, and the singular number shall be construed to include the plural number whenever the context shall require.