(a) Days. If this Charter requires an act to be performed within a specified number of days, it shall mean consecutive calendar days unless otherwise stated. When the last day to perform an act falls on a weekend or City holiday, the period shall extend to the next business day.
(b) Notice. Unless otherwise provided by this Charter or ordinance, if this Charter requires notice to be given to an individual, that notice shall be deemed given on the date of personal service, or upon deposit in the mail, certified or first class mail, to the last known address. Unless otherwise provided by this Charter or ordinance, if notice is mailed, the time by which the recipient must take any action required under the Charter shall commence five days after this notice is mailed.