Draft chapter 1: Code of Ordinances
§ 1.06 Rules Of Construction
The 2026 draft's § 1.06 beside the current code's § 1.06: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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Wording changed minor wording (97% same words)
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Current code
§ 1.06 Rules Of Construction
In the construction of this Code of Ordinances, the rules of statutory construction as set forth in Chapter 4 of the Code of Iowa shall be utilized to ascertain the intent of the Council with the understanding that the term “statute” as used therein will be deemed to be synonymous with the term “ordinance” when applied to this Code of Ordinances.
2026 draft
§ 1.06 Rules Of Construction
In the construction of this Code, the rules of statutory construction as set forth in Chapter 4 of the Code of Iowa shall be utilized to ascertain the intent of the Council, with the understanding that the term “statute” as used therein will be deemed to be synonymous with the term “ordinance” when applied to this Code.
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