A“City” means the city of Edmonds, Washington, or the area within the territorial city limits of the city of Edmonds, Washington, and such territory outside of this city over which the city has jurisdiction or control by virtue of the constitutional provision, or any law.

B“City council” means the city council of the city of Edmonds.

C“County” means Snohomish County.

D“Mayor” means the mayor of the city of Edmonds.

E“Oath” includes affirmation.

F Office, Title ofThe use of the title of any officer, employee, or any office, or ordinance means such officer, employee, office, ordinance of the city, unless otherwise specifically designated.

G“Person” means natural person, joint venture, joint stock company, partnership, association, club, company, corporation, business trust, organization, including the manager, lessee, agent, servant, officer or employee of any of them.

H“State” means the state of Washington.

I“Shall” and “must” are each mandatory.

J“May” is permissive.

K“Written” includes printed, typewritten, mimeographed, multigraphed, or photocopied.