For the purposes of these rules, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall be interpreted as follows:
(a) Words used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural the singular;
(b) Words used in the present tense shall include the future tense;
(c) Words in the masculine gender shall include the feminine;
(d) The words "shall" and "will" are mandatory and not discretionary;
(e) The word "may" is permissive.
(Ord. 03-16. Passed 11-17-03.)