A. Singular and Plural; Gender; Tense. As used in this Charter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) The singular includes the plural, and the plural includes the singular;
(2) Words of one gender include the other genders; and
(3) Words in the present tense include the future.
B. Mandatory or Discretionary. The words “shall” and “will” are mandatory, while the word “may” is permissive/discretionary.
C. Common and Technical Usage. As used in this Charter, words and phrases shall be read in context and construed according to the rules of grammar and common usage. Words and phrases that have acquired a technical or particular meaning, whether by legislative definition or otherwise, shall be construed accordingly.
D. Headings. Section and paragraph headings are for convenience only and are not intended to have substantive significance in interpreting any provision of this Charter.