17-5-1604. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Board" means the board of investments created in 2-15-1808.

(2) "Department" means the department of commerce created in 2-15-1801.

(3) "Eligible government unit" means:

(a) any municipal corporation or political subdivision of the state, including without limitation any city, town, county, school district, authority as defined in 75-6-304, or other special taxing district or assessment or service district authorized by law to borrow money;

(b) the state, any board, agency, or department of the state, or the board of regents of the Montana university system when authorized by law to borrow money; or

(c) an Indian tribal government, in accordance with 17-1-702.

(4) "Reserve fund" means the municipal finance consolidation act reserve fund created in 17-5-1630.