Definitions.

(a) The words and terms defined in this section when used in this part shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them herein, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended.

(1) AUTHORITY. The Civic Center Authority created by this part.

(2) MAYOR. The mayor or other chief executive officer of a municipality.

(3) PERSON. Includes a natural person, a corporation, a partnership, an association, or any other entity.

(b) The masculine shall include the feminine and neuter; and the neuter shall include the masculine and the feminine.

(Act 89-699, p. 1383, §1.)