§ 11.051. Definitions.

Sec. 1-1. The following words shall, whenever used in this code have the meanings ascribed to them unless a contrary intent is otherwise clearly expressed:

(1)

Person. The word "person", whenever used herein or in any later ordinances, includes individuals of both sexes, firms, joint adventures, partnerships, corporations, clubs and all associations or organizations of natural persons, either incorporated or unincorporated, howsoever operating or named and whether acting by themselves or by a servant, agent or fiduciary, and shall include all legal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns thereof.

(2)

City. The word "city", whenever used herein shall mean the City of St. Clair Shores.

(3)

County. The word "county", whenever used herein shall mean the County of Macomb.

(4)

State. The word "state", whenever used herein shall mean the State of Michigan.

(5)

Officers. Whenever used herein the several officers' titles shall mean such officers of the city.

(6)

Council. The word "council", whenever used herein shall mean the Council of the City of St. Clair Shores.

(7)

Time. Whenever time is referred to herein, it shall mean eastern standard time or the time officially in force in the city.

(8)

Tense. Words used in the present or past tense shall be construed as including the future as well as the present or past.

(9)

Titles, captions, headings, and catchlines. The key words used in the parts of this code, chapters, sections, and subsections are used herein for convenience and inserted to facilitate the use of same and they shall not be construed to limit or affect the meaning of any of the provisions hereof.

(10)

Gender. Words importing masculine gender shall apply to females and to firms, associations, partnerships and corporations.

(11)

Number. Words in either the singular or plural numbers shall include either or both numbers and may apply in any instance to a particular person or persons.

(12)

Charter. The word "charter" whenever used herein shall mean the charter of the City of St. Clair Shores.

(13)

Code. The word "code" whenever used herein and in all later ordinances, means this code known as the Code of Ordinances of the city of St. Clair Shores.

(14)

Written or in writing. The words "written", or in "writing", may include any form of reproduction or expression of language.

(chap. I eff. Dec. 3, 1968)