In the construction of the within Revised Code of Ordinances, except as specifically otherwise provided in any Article or section hereof, the following terms and words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(A) The word “person” shall include and be applied to associations, firms, partnerships, corporations, clubs, societies, and bodies politic, as well as to individuals.
(B) The term “city” shall mean the City of Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
(C) The term “City Council” shall mean the City Council of the City of Mt. Vernon, including the elected Councilmen and Mayor of such City.
(Prior Code, Art. 22, § 22.2)