Florida Florida Statutes

§ 163.566 — Definitions

FS § 163.566Ch. 163

Statute text

As used in this part, and unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(1) “Authority” means a body politic and corporate created pursuant to this part.

(2)“Member” means the municipality, county, or political subdivision which, in combination with another member or members, comprises the authority.

(3)“Board of directors,” hereinafter referred to as the board, means the governing body of the authority.

(4)“Director” means a person appointed to the board by a member. No person who serves without salary as a director or in any other appointed position of the authority shall be in violation of s. 99.012 by reason of holding such office.

(5)“Regional transportation area” means that area the boundaries of which are identical to the boundaries of the political subdivisions or other legal entities which constitute the authority.

(6)“Municipality” means any city with a population of over 50,000 within the regional transportation area.

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Legislative history

s. 2, ch. 71-373; s. 1, ch. 73-278; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 28, ch. 87-224; s. 33, ch. 91-107; s. 910, ch. 95-147.