KRS 154.33-510: Definitions for subchapter.

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Area" or "region" means the geographical area of Kentucky contained within

the Appalachian region as defined by the federal Appalachian Regional

Development Act of 1965, as amended;

(2) "Board" means the executive board of Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc.,

a Kentucky nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation created and organized, as of June

24, 2015, to advance and promote a resilient and diverse eastern Kentucky by

providing leadership, vision, and collaborative partnerships to support

innovative regional practices and enhance public and private investments in

areas such as job creation, entrepreneurship, tourism, education and lifelong

learning, health and wellness, arts and heritage, and sustainable agricultural

practices and food systems;

(3) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Department for Local

Government;

(4) "Commonwealth" means the Commonwealth of Kentucky;

(5) "Executive director" means the chief administrator of Shaping Our Appalachian

Region, Inc. having responsibility for its day-to-day operations, and possessing

all duties, responsibilities, and authorities as specified by the board;

(6) "Fund" means the Kentucky Appalachian regional development fund as

provided by KRS 154.33-550.