For the purpose of the provisions of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall be construed to have the meanings as set forth herein, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended:
(a) "Act" means Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended.
(b) "Authorized City official" means a police officer or other personnel of the City of Howell authorized by this chapter or any ordinance to issue Municipal civil infraction citations or Municipal civil infraction violation notices.
(c) "Bureau" means the City of Howell Municipal Ordinance Violations Bureau as established in this chapter.
(d) "Municipal civil infraction" means a civil action in which the defendant is alleged to be responsible for a municipal civil infraction.
(e) "Municipal civil infraction citation" means 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.
(f) "Municipal civil infraction violation notice" means a written notice prepared by an authorized City official, directing a person to appear at the City of Howell Municipal Ordinance Violations Bureau and to pay the fine and costs, if any, prescribed for the violation by the schedule of civil fines adopted by the City, as authorized under Sections 8396 and 8707(6) of the Act.
(Ord. 660. Passed 9-29-97.)