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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Federal agencies” means:
(A) Departments, offices, councils, or agencies of the United States Government; or
(B) Public benefit corporations or authorities authorized by federal law;
(2)(A) “Local governmental unit” means a county, city of the first class, city of the second class, or an incorporated town.
(B) “Local governmental unit” includes an office or department of a county, city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town;
(3) “Planning and development district” means a planning and development district under § 14-166-202;
(4) “Political subdivision” means a county, municipality, or any other unit of local government, including without limitation a public school district or community college;
(5) “Rural areas” means counties:
(A) That lost population between 2010 and 2020 as determined by the most recent federal decennial census; or
(B) Whose total population is less than fifty thousand (50,000) as determined by the most recent federal decennial census;
(6) “Rural economic development and revitalization” means activities designed to encourage population growth and economic health in a rural area, including without limitation:
(A) Workforce development;
(B) Job creation;
(C) Job retention; and
(D) Business expansion; and
(7) “State agencies” means:
(A) Departments, offices, councils, or agencies of state government; or
(B) Public benefit corporations or authorities authorized by Arkansas law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 14. Local Government § 14-166-302. Definitions - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-14-local-government/ar-code-sect-14-166-302/
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