(A) In the interpretation and application of this chapter all provisions shall be:
(1) Considered as minimum requirements;
(2) Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and
(3) Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes.
(B) In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase contained in this chapter shall be declared or adjudicated to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, all the remaining provisions of this chapter shall be and remain in full force and effect.
('81 Code, § 152.03 f.) (Ord. passed 3-5-84; Am. Ord. passed 9-8-86; Am. Ord. passed 9-13-88; Am. Ord. passed 6-11-91)
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