Except as otherwise specifically provided or indicated by the
context, the following rules of interpretation shall apply to this
Charter.
As used in this Charter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CHARTER
The Charter of the Village of Spring Lake.
COUNCIL
The Spring Lake Village Council.
ELECTOR
A resident of the Village having the qualifications of an
elector of the State of Michigan, and who has resided in the Village
at least 30 days.
EMPLOYEE
An individual employed by the Village other than an official,
officer, appointee, volunteer, independent contractor, employee of
an independent contractor, or any other person.
LAW
Includes the United States Constitution and applicable federal
statutes, the Michigan Constitution and statutes, and applicable common
law in effect at the time the provisions of the Charter containing
the word "law" are to be applied.
MAJORITY VOTE OF COUNCIL
The concurring vote of a majority of members of the Council
present, including the Village President, and voting at any legal
meeting of the Council at which a quorum is present.
OFFICER
An appointive officer of the Village.
OFFICIAL
An official of the Village elected at large or a person appointed
to an elective office.
PERSON
Includes political bodies, corporate bodies, incorporated
entities, partnerships, sole proprietorships, as well as individuals.
PRESIDENT
The President of the Village of Spring Lake.
PUBLISH
Publication as provided by this Charter, or Council ordinance.
STATE
The State of Michigan.
TAX DAY
December 31 of each year, unless changed by law.
VILLAGE
The Village of Spring Lake.
WRITTEN and IN WRITING
Except in reference to signatures, the words "written" and
"in writing" shall include any method of documented communication
which is understandable to normal literate persons.