§ 280-a. Definitions. Whenever used in this article, the following
terms shall have the respective meanings hereinafter set forth or
indicated:

1. Governing body. The term "governing body" means the elected
legislative body of the county.

2. District. The term "district" means a county hurricane proection,
flood and shoreline erosion control district except where otherwise
stated.

3. Agency. The term "agency" means a county hurricane protection,
flood and shoreline erosion control agency.

4. Administrative head or body. The term "administrative head or body"
means the chief official or board of a county hurricane protection,
flood and shoreline erosion control district.

5. Shoreline. The term "shoreline" means the lands between high and
low water mark, the lands contiguous or adjacent to the high water mark,
beaches, dunes and bluffs.

6. Single purpose flood or shoreline erosion control project. The
term "single purpose flood or shoreline erosion control project" means a
project which benefits only private properties within a district without
substantial benefit to adjacent lands or waters not within such
district.