1-02/003.00 Grammatical Construction



PURPOSE OF ORDER:

 

The purpose of this order is to establish the grammatical rules of all unit orders within the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) Unit Manual.

 

SCOPE OF ORDER:

 

This order shall apply to all personnel assigned to and/or working in any capacity at IRC.

 

ORDER: 

 

The content of the IRC Unit Manual shall be interpreted in accordance with the grammatical rules outlined as follows:

 

  • The present tense shall also include past and future
  • The masculine gender also includes the feminine
  • The singular also includes the plural
  • “Shall,” “will,” and “must” are mandatory, “may” is permissive
  • References to “employees,” “members,” and “personnel” include all personnel of IRC, both sworn and civilian
  • “Signature” shall refer to both written and electronic (i.e. scanned) signature