A. Generally: Unless the context otherwise requires, the general provisions set forth in this section shall govern the construction of this title.
B. Tenses, Gender: The present tense includes the past and future tenses, and the future, the present; the masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter; and the singular number includes the plural, and the plural the singular.
C. Effect Of Headings: Subsection and section headings contained in this title shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify or in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions of any subsection or section of this title.
D. Delegation Of Powers And Duties: Whenever by provisions of this title a power is granted to a public officer or a duty imposed upon such an officer, the power may be exercised pursuant to law by the officer.
E. Required Writings: Whenever any notice, report, statement or record is required by this title, it shall be made in writing in the English language.
F. Reference: Whenever any reference is made to any portion of this title or of any other law, such reference shall apply to all amendments and additions thereto hereafter made. (Ord. 12, 8-16-1984)