A. Jurisdiction: This code shall refer only to the omission or commission of acts within the territorial limits of the city and to that territory outside of the city over which the city has jurisdiction by virtue of the constitution or any law, or by reason of ownership or control of property. (1975 Code §0-3.06)
B. Tenure Of Existing Officers: All persons who, at the time this code takes effect, hold office under any of the ordinances repealed by this code, which offices are continued by this code, shall continue to hold them according to their former tenure. (1975 Code §0-3.03)
C. Powers Of Deputies: Whenever a power is granted to, or a duty is imposed upon a public officer or employee, the power may be exercised by a deputy or the duty may be performed by a deputy of such officer or employee or by a person otherwise duly authorized pursuant to law or ordinance, unless this code expressly provides otherwise. (1975 Code §0-3.07)
D. Service Of Notices: Whenever a notice is required to be given under this code, unless different provisions are otherwise specifically made in this code, such notice may be given either by personal delivery thereof to the person to be notified or by deposit in the United States mail in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, addressed to such person to be notified at his last known business address or residence address as the same appears in the public records of the city or other records pertaining to the matter to which such notice is directed. Service by mail shall be deemed to have been completed at the time of deposit in the post office. (1975 Code §0-3.10)
Proof of giving any notice may be made by the certificate of any officer or employee of the city or by declaration under penalty of perjury over the age of eighteen (18) years, which declaration shows service in conformity with this code or other provisions of law applicable to the subject matter concerned. (1975 Code §0-3.11)