The present tense includes the future; the singular
number includes the plural, and the plural, the singular; and the
masculine gender includes the feminine gender.
Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following
words and phrases shall be construed throughout this chapter to have
the meanings indicated:
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
All personnel in those units of the Township which are under
the authority of the Township Manager.
BUREAU
One of the branches of an office or department.
DEPARTMENT
One of the major organizational divisions of the executive
branch of Township government which is charged with a specific set
of public service activities, duties or operational responsibilities.
DIVISION
One of the branches of an office or department.
MANAGER
The Township Manager of the Township of Lower Merion.
OFFICE
One of the major organizational divisions of the executive
branch of Township government which is charged with a specific set
of public service activities, duties or operational responsibilities.
PRESIDENT
The President of the Board of Commissioners.
SECTION
One of the branches of a division or bureau.
STATUTE
Legislation enacted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or
by the United States of America.
UNIT
One of the branches of a division or bureau.