For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACT. Public Act 236 of 1961, being M.C.L.A. §§ 600.101 et seq., as amended.
AUTHORIZED CITY OFFICIAL. A city official, public safety officer or other personnel or agent of the city authorized by this code or any ordinance to issue municipal civil infraction citations.
CITY. The City of East Grand Rapids.
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 a municipal civil infraction violation by the person cited.
(Prior Code, § 1.651) (Ord. effective 9-14-1996)