I. The word "selectmen" may mean the selectmen of the town or ward, or the mayor and aldermen of the city, to which the subject matter to be acted upon belongs or in which it is situate; and the words "town clerk" may mean the clerk of the town, ward, or city to which the subject matter referred to belongs or in which it is situate.
II. The words "selectwoman," "selectperson," and "select board" may be used interchangeably with "selectman" in all instances, where appropriate.