Definitions.

As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Agency” means all departments or boards within the executive branch, excluding agencies associated with elected officials. 2. “Department” means the department of management. 2001 Acts, ch 169, §10 ; 2004 Acts, ch 1082, §11 ; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §2707 ; 2024 Acts, ch 1082, §4 Referred to in §8.22 , 8.23