La Puente Municipal Code Ch. 1.16 Rules of Construction

Sections:

• 1.16.010 Construction.

• 1.16.020 Effect of title, chapter and section headings.

• 1.16.030 Acts by deputy.

• 1.16.040 Service of required notices.

The provisions of this code and all proceedings under it are to be construed so as to give effect to the objectives of this code and to promote justice.

(Ord. 762 § 1 (part), 1998)

The headings of titles, chapters and sections contained in this code will not be deemed to govern, limit, modify, or in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions of any title, chapter or section of this code.

(Ord. 762 § 1 (part), 1998)

Whenever a power is granted to, or a duty is imposed upon, a public officer or employee of the city, the power may be exercised or the duty may be performed by a deputy of that public officer or employee, or by a person otherwise duly authorized by statute or by ordinance, unless this code expressly provides to the contrary.

(Ord. 762 § 1 (part), 1998)

(a) Unless different procedures are specified, any notice that is required to be given under this code may be given either by personal delivery to the person to be notified or by deposit in the United States mail in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, addressed to the person to be notified at that person’s last known business or residence address as it appears in public records or other records pertaining to the matter as to which notice is being given. Service by mail is deemed to have been completed at the time of deposit in the U.S. mail.

(b) Proof of service of 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 years, that evidences service in conformity with this code or other provisions of law that are applicable to the subject matter involved.

(Ord. 762 § 1 (part), 1998)