§ 32. Definitions. For the purposes of this part, the following terms
shall mean and include:

1. "Board of supervisors." The board of supervisors or other elective
governing body of a county.

2. "Charter law." A local law providing, amending or repealing a
county charter, or transferring a function or a duty pursuant to section
thirty-three-a of this chapter.

3. "County." A county of the state except a county in the city of New
York.

4. "County charter." An alternative form of county government provided
in accordance with the constitution by act of the legislature or local
law.

5. "Local law." A local law adopted by the board of supervisors of a
county pursuant to this chapter or other statute generally empowering
the county to adopt local laws.