When used in this article, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) GOVERNMENTAL UNIT. Counties and municipalities.
(2) GOVERNING BODY. The chief legislative body of a governmental unit.
(3) MUNICIPALITY. Cities or towns.
(4) REGION. All the geographical area contained within the aggregate territorial limits of all governmental units participating in a regional planning and development commission as provided in this article.
(5) DISTRICT. A geographical area designated by the Governor as provided in this article.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.
Title 3 - Provisions Applicable to Counties and Municipal Corporations.
Chapter 85 - Regional Planning and Development.
Article 4 - Regional Planning and Development Commissions.
Section 11-85-50 - Definitions.
Section 11-85-52 - Formation of Regional Planning and Development Commissions.
Section 11-85-54 - Officers; Appointment of Advisory Committees.
Section 11-85-55 - Receipt of State Financial Support.