9/15/17
Reminder: Reading Law, Policy and Regulations – Important Considerations
Mandatory versus Discretionary Terms ◦ Must and shall ◦ May and can
Qualifiers ◦ Notwithstanding ◦ Except ◦ Provided, however ◦ Commas ◦ And/or Case law
Legislative Intent - Resolutions Definitions – usually capitalized terms
Some Examples Mandatory or Discretionary: “The Commission shall be composed of three full-time members who shall be appointed ….” “The Commission may consult with appropriate lawenforcement officials ….” Qualifying Language: “That’s not something I’m expecting.” “That’s not something I’m expecting right now.”
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