(A) Words used in the present tense shall include the future, and words used in the singular number shall include the plural number, and the plural the singular.
(B) The word “shall” is mandatory and not discretionary.
(C) The word “may” is permissive.
(D) The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter.
(2009 Code, § 41-1-4) (Ord. 10-09-01, passed
10-09-2001
)