§ 3. DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION

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In the construction of this Code, and of all ordinances and resolutions passed by the city council, the following rules shall be observed, unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the city council:

A.

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Whenever the words "this ordinance," "section," "subsection," "paragraph," or "article" are used, they shall pertain to the chapter or section of this Code of Ordinances in which they are found unless specifically and clearly in reference to a separate chapter or section.

B.

CITY

The words "this city" or "the city" shall mean the City of Santa Fe, Galveston County, Texas.

C.

CITY COUNCIL

Whenever the words "city council" or "the council," "board of aldermen" or "governing body" are used, they shall mean the Santa Fe City Council, Galveston County, Texas. The city council shall be composed of a mayor and five (5) aldermen.

D.

MALES AND FEMALES

Throughout this Code, words used expressing masculine gender shall be construed to include the feminine.

                    
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