(a) Review Authority Names and References. For the purposes of this code, the following are the formal names of the administration and decision-making authorities identified in this code and the abbreviated names they may be referred to:
(1) The City of Mount Vernon City Council may be hereafter also be referred to as "City Council" or "Council."
(2) The City of Mount Vernon Municipal Planning Commission may be hereafter also be referred to as the "Planning Commission" or "MPC."
(3) The City of Mount Vernon Board of Zoning Appeals may be hereafter also be referred to as the "Board" or "BZA."
(4) The City of Mount Vernon Historical Review Commission may be hereafter also be referred to as the "Historical Review Commission" or "HRC."
(5) The City of Mount Vernon Safety Service Director may be hereafter referred to as the "SSD."
(6) The City of Mount Vernon Zoning Enforcement Officer may be hereafter also be referred to as the "Zoning Enforcement Officer or "ZEO."
(7) The City of Mount Vernon Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer may be hereafter referred to as the "PMEO."
(b) Delegation of Authority. Whenever a provision appears requiring the head of a department or another officer or employee of the City to perform an act or duty, that provision shall be construed as authorizing the department head or officer to delegate the responsibility to subordinates, unless the terms of the provision specify otherwise.
(Ord. 2024-032. Passed 7-22-24.)