CHAPTER 3: RULES OF CONSTRUCTION

Section

   1-3.01   Construction, provisions governing

   1-3.02   Provisions construed as restatements and continuations

   1-3.03   Tenure of officers preserved

   1-3.04   Headings, effect of

   1-3.05   Meaning of section and subsection

   1-3.06   Reference to acts or omissions within the city

   1-3.07   Acts by deputy

   1-3.08   Writing

   1-3.09   Reference applies to amendments

   1-3.10   Notices, service of

   1-3.11   Proof of notice

   1-3.12   Statute of limitations

   1-3.13   Significance of certain words

§ 1-3.01 CONSTRUCTION, PROVISIONS GOVERNING.

   Unless the provisions of the context otherwise specify, these general provisions, rules of construction, and definitions shall govern the construction of this code. The provisions of this code and any proceedings under it are to be construed with a view to effect its objects and to promote justice.

('61 Code, § 1-3.01)

§ 1-3.02 PROVISIONS CONSTRUED AS RESTATEMENTS AND CONTINUATIONS.

   The provisions of this code, insofar as they are substantially the same as existing ordinances relating to the same subject matter, shall be construed as restatements and continuations and not as new enactments.

('61 Code, § 1-3.02)

§ 1-3.03 TENURE OF OFFICERS PRESERVED.

   All persons who, at the time this code takes effect, hold office under any of the ordinances repealed by this code, which offices are continued by this code, shall continue to hold them according to their former tenure.

('61 Code, § 1-3.03)