A. Terms Of Gender; Plurality, Tense And Mandate: As used in this Code:
1. Words used in one gender comprehend the other.
2. The singular number includes the plural, and the plural the singular.
3. Words used in the present tense include the future.
4. The word "may" indicates that a permissive, discretionary exercise of thought or action is permitted.
5. The word "shall" indicates that a mandatory performance of the duty or obligation is required.
B. Undefined Terms; Dictionary Meanings: Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted meanings within the context in which they are used. "Merriam-Webster's Third New International Dictionary of the English Language", copyright 1961, including any addenda sections, shall be construed as providing ordinary accepted meanings.
C. Time; Computations: When any time is specified in this Code, it shall mean standard time, as distinguished from solar time, and the words "midnight" or "noon" shall be taken to be twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight or twelve o'clock (12:00) noon standard time. (2001 Code § 1-1-102; amd. 2009 Code)