As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Board’’ means the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs’ Retirement Fund of Georgia. (2) ‘‘Fund’’ means the Sheriffs’ Retirement Fund of Georgia. (3) ‘‘Member’’ means a member of the Sheriffs’ Retirement Fund of Georgia. (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 47.) ARTICLE 2 CREATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSETS OF THE FUND