17-1-5 Rules of construction.
This title is subject to the following rules of construction:
A. Meanings and Intent. All provisions, terms, phrases and expressions contained in this title shall be construed according to Section 17-1-1.
B. Headings, Illustrations and Text. In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this and any heading, drawing, table, figure, or illustration, the text shall control.
C. Lists and Examples. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, lists of items or examples that use terms such as “including,” “such as,” or similar language are intended to provide examples, not to be exhaustive lists of all possibilities.
D. Computation of Time. References to days are calendar days. Exclude the first day and include the last day. If the last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday observed by the city, that day shall be excluded.
E. References to Other Regulations, Publications and Documents. 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 (as amended), resolution, ordinance, statute, regulation, or document, unless otherwise specifically stated.
F. Delegation of Authority. Whenever a provision appears requiring the head of a department or another officer or employee of the city to perform an act or duty, that provision shall be construed as authorizing the department head or officer to delegate that responsibility to others over whom they have authority.
G. Technical and Nontechnical Terms. Words and phrases shall be construed according to the common and approved usage of the language, but technical words and phrases that may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law shall be construed and understood according to such meaning.
H. Public Officials and Agencies. All public officials, bodies, and agencies to which references are made are those of the City of Midvale, unless otherwise indicated.
I. Mandatory and Discretionary Terms. The words “shall,” “will,” and “must” are always mandatory. The words “may” and “should” are advisory and discretionary terms.
J. Conjunctions. Unless the context clearly suggests the contrary, conjunctions shall be interpreted as follows:
1. “And” indicates that all connected items, conditions, provisions, or events apply; and
2. “Or” indicates that one or more of the connected items, conditions, provisions, or events may apply.
K. Tenses. Words used in one tense (past, present, or future) include all other tenses, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary. One example of a word being used in one tense and not including the other tenses is when an accompanying condition precedent or subsequent is specifically noted. (Ord. 2021-19 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. 12-11-2001C § 2 (part))