A. Whenever any word in any section of this code importing the plural number is used in describing or referring to any matters, parties or persons, any single matter, party or persons shall be deemed to be included, although descriptive words may not have been used. This also shall include when any subject matter, party or person is referred to in this code by words importing the singular number only, or the masculine or feminine gender, several matters, parties or persons and females as well as males and bodies corporate. This construction shall be applied to any section of this code except that which contains any express provision excluding such construction or where the subject matter or content may be repugnant thereto.
B. All general provisions, terms, phrases and expressions contained in this code shall be literally construed in order that the true intent of the mayor and board of trustees may be fully carried out.
C. The word "ordinance" contained in the ordinances of the village has been changed in the content of this code to "title", "chapter", "section" and/or "subsection" or words of like import for organizational and clarification purposes only. Such change to the village's ordinances is not meant to amend the passage and effective dates of such original ordinances. (1995 Code; amd. Ord. 105-58, 7-15-1958; Ord. 1125-05, 5-16-2005; Ord. 2045-20, 10-26-2020)