1-4 INTERPRETATION OF CODE PROVISIONS.

The provisions of this Code and all proceedings under it shall be construed with a view to effect its objects and to promote justice. (Ord. #9, §2, 1982)

Title, chapter, article and section headings do not govern, limit, modify or affect the scope, meaning or intent of this Code. (Ord. #9, §2, 1982)

This Code refers only to the omission or commission of acts within the territorial limits of the Town and to that territory outside of the Town over which the Town has jurisdiction or control by the Constitution, law or ownership or control of property. (Ord. #9, §2, 1982)

Where this Code grants a power to a public officer or employee or imposes a duty on him, the power may be exercised or the duty performed by his deputy or employee or by any person authorized by law or ordinance, unless the Code specifically provides otherwise. (Ord. #9, §2, 1982)

1-4.5 Effect on Prior Proceedings or Rights.

No action or proceeding begun before This Code takes effect, and no right accrued, is affected by its provisions. (Ord. #9, §2, 1982)

Each provision of This Code so far as it is substantially the same as an existing provision shall be construed as a continuation and not a new enactment. (Ord. #9, §2, 1982)

If a title, division, chapter, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of This Code is held invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, that holding does not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remainder of This Code. The Town Council declares that it would have adopted each part of This Code irrespective of the validity of any other part. (Ord. #9, §2, 1982)

This Code shall not be construed to impose on the Town, its officers, employees or agents any greater liability than that required by law. The use of the word “shall” in any provision of This Code is not intended to impose upon the Town, its officers, employees or agents a mandatory duty of care toward persons or property within the Town so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages. This Code specifically preserves all immunities provided under the law to a public entity, its officers, employees and agents. (Ord. #65-85, §1, 1985)