[Adopted 7-8-1974 as Secs. 1-6, 1-12 through 1-15 and 1-17 of the 1974 Code [1] ]
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Editor's Note: Original §§ 1-4, 1-5, 1-7 through 1-11 and 1-16 of the 1974 Code were deleted at time of adoption of Code; see Art. I above.
Whenever a power is granted to or a duty is imposed upon a public officer or employee, the power may be performed by an authorized deputy or designee or by any person authorized pursuant to law or ordinance, unless this Code expressly provides otherwise.
A. 
If the provisions of different chapters, articles or sections of this Code conflict with or contravene each other, the provisions of each chapter, article or section shall prevail unless the construction is inconsistent with the meaning of that chapter.
B. 
If clearly conflicting provisions are found in different sections of the same chapter, the provisions of the section last enacted shall prevail, unless the construction is inconsistent with the meaning of the chapter.
Whenever in this Code any act or omission is made unlawful, it shall include causing, allowing, permitting, aiding, abetting, suffering or concealing the fact of such act or omission.
All notices, reports, statements, applications or records required or authorized by this Code shall be made in writing in the English language, unless specifically provided otherwise.
A. 
Unless otherwise specifically provided, whenever a notice is required to be given pursuant to any section of this Code, such notice shall 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 his last known business or residence address as the same appears in the public records or other records pertaining to the matter for which such notice is served or by any other method of delivery approved by law. Service by mail shall be deemed to have been completed at the time of deposit in the post office or any United States mailbox.
B. 
Proof of giving any notice may be made by the certificate of any officer or employee of the Borough or by affidavit of any person over the age of 18 years who actually accomplished personal service in conformity with this Code or other provisions of law applicable to the subject matter concerned or by a return receipt signed by the recipient notified by United States mail.
In all cases where the same offense is made punishable or is created by different sections of this Code, the Borough may elect under which to proceed, but not more than one recovery shall be had against the same person for the same offense.