Section 17.4.1. Definitions.

Words and phrases as used in this chapter are as defined in 17—Chapter 1 unless the context indicates otherwise. The following definitions also apply to this chapter:

“Days” means calendar days unless otherwise indicated. If a term refers to a date on which a document or response is due to the department and the due date occurs on a holiday or weekend, then the due date shall be the next business day.

“Entity” means any public or private nonprofit agency or organization or a unit of general purpose local government.

“Indian” means a person who is a member of an Indian tribal organization or recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.

“Indian tribal organization” means the recognized governing body of any Indian tribe; or any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its activities.

“State plan on aging” means a document developed in accordance with the Older Americans Act that is submitted to the Administration on Aging every two, three or four years, with updates as necessary, in order to receive Older Americans Act grants.

“Unit of general purpose local government” means either (1) the government of a county, municipality, township, metropolitan area, or region within the state recognized for areawide planning that functions as a political subdivision of the state whose authority is general and not limited to only one function or combination of related functions and has a population of 100,000 or more, or (2) an Indian tribal organization.

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