Dorris Municipal Code Ch. 1.04 General Provisions

Sections: 1.04.010 1.04.020 1.04.030 1.04.040 1.04;050 1.04.060 1.04.070

construction. Definitions. Grammatical interpretation. Reference to acts or omissions within this city. Prohibited acts. Acts by deputy. Proof of notice. Provisions governing construction. Unless the provisions of the context oth- erwise require, these general provisions, rules of construction and defmitions shall govern the construction of this code. The provisions of this code and all proceedings under it are to be construed with a view to effect its ob- jects and to promote justice. (Prior code § 1200)

As used in this code: "City" is the city of Dorris. "Council" is the city council of this city. "County" is the county of Siskiyou. "Goods" means and includes wares or merchandise. Office. The use of the title of any officer, employee, office or ordinance means such officer, employee, office or ordinance of the city of Dorris. "Operate" includes carry on, keep, conduct or maintain. 3 "Person," as used in this code or in any uniform code adopted hereby, includes any person, firm, association, organization, part- nership, company or corporation, district, body or agency, other than the city of Dorris. "Sale" includes any sale, exchange, barter or offer for sale. Shall and May. "Shall" is mandatory and "may" is permissive. "State" is the state of California. (Prior code§§ 1210-1219)

A. Tenses. The present tense includes the past and future tenses, and the future, the pre- sent. B. Gender. The masculine gender in- cludes the feminine and neuter. C. Number. The singular number includes the plural, and the plural, the singular. (Prior code§§ 1207-1209)

omissions within this city. This code shall refer only to the omission or commission of acts within the territorial limits of the city and to that territory outside of the city over which the city has jurisdiction or control by virtue of the Constitution, or any law, or by reason of ownership or control ofproperty. (Prior code§ 1202)

Whenever in this code any act or omission is made unlawful, it shall include causing, permitting, aiding, abetting, suffering or con- cealing such act or omission. (Prior code § 1203)

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Whenever a power is granted to, or a jury is imposed upon a public officer, or em- ployee, the power may be exercised, or the duty may be performed by a deputy of such officer or employee or by a person otherwise duly authorized pursuant to law or ordinance, unless this code expressly provides otherwise. (Prior code§ 1204)

Proof of giving any notice may be made by the certificate of any officer or employee of the city, or by affidavit of any person over the age of eighteen (18) years, which shows ser- vice in conformity with this code, or other provisions of law applicable to the subject matter concerned. (Prior code § 1206) 4

Sections: 1.08.010 1.08.020