Unless a particular word or phrase is otherwise specifically defined in this article, or the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the definitions set forth in the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Government Code Sections 81000 et seq.) and in Chapter 2.13 shall govern the construction, meaning, and application of words and phrases used in this chapter. References to particular sections of the Government Code or other statutes or laws, including references in this section, shall be deemed to include any changes to such sections, statutes or laws, including any amendments, deletions, additions, renumberings or recodifications that may occur subsequent to the enactment of this code. (Ord. 2003-046 § 1)