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9.1.4.   Computation of Time
The time in which an act is to be done shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last day. If a deadline or required date of action falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday observed by the town, the deadline or required date of action shall be the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday observed by the town.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
9.1.5.   Time-Related Language
   A.   Time Standard. Whenever certain hours are named, they shall mean standard time or daylight savings time as may be in current use by the town.
   B.   Day. The term "day" means a calendar day, or any day during a week, including business days and weekend days.
   C.   Holiday. The term "holiday" means a legal holiday recognized by the Town.
   D.   Week. The term "week" means five business days and two weekend days. Weeks commence on a Monday.
   E.   Month. The term "month" means a calendar month.
   F.   Year. The term "year" means a calendar year.
   G.   Temporary. The term "temporary" shall mean a condition lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
   H.   Fiscal Year. The term "fiscal year" shall mean 12 consecutive months ending on the last day of any month except December.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
9.1.6.   References to this Ordinance
A reference to an article, section, subsection, or paragraph means an article, section, subsection, or paragraph of this Ordinance, unless otherwise specified.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
9.1.7.   References to Other Regulations or Publications
Whenever reference is made to a resolution, ordinance, statute, regulation, or document, it shall be construed as a reference to the most recent edition of such regulation, resolution, ordinance, statute, regulation, or document, unless otherwise specifically stated.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
9.1.8.   References to North Carolina General Statutes
Whenever any provision of this Ordinance refers to or cites a section of the North Carolina General Statutes and that section is later amended or superseded, this Ordinance shall be construed to refer to the amended section.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
9.1.9.   Delegation of Authority
Whenever a provision of this Ordinance requires or authorizes an officer or employee of the town to do some act or perform some duty, the officer or employee may designate, delegate, and authorize subordinates to perform the act or duty unless the terms of the provision specifically provide otherwise.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
9.1.10.   Joint Authority
All words giving a joint authority to three or more persons or officers shall be construed as giving such authority to a majority of such persons or officers.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
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