§ 226-32. Definitions.

Whenever used in this act [article], unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:

(1)

The term "waste collection and disposal system" shall mean all the facilities of said county for the collection and disposal of garbage and other waste matter, except sewage, but including liquid waste material from septic tank and grease trap systems, together with digested sludge from sewage treatment plants, and shall include all such facilities, including incinerators, composting plants or other means of disposal constructed or acquired pursuant to the provisions of this act [article], or hereafter acquired or constructed by the county from any other source whatsoever.

(2)

The term "county" shall mean Volusia County, Florida.

(3)

The term "governing body" shall mean the board of county commissioners of said county or any other board or body which may hereafter be charged with the governing of said county.

(4)

The term "bonds" shall mean any bonds issued pursuant to this act [article], and shall include bonds which are payable solely from the fees, rentals or other charges derived from said waste collection and disposal system, or from other funds of said county other than moneys derived from ad valorem taxation.

(5)

The term "political subdivision" shall mean a county, city, town, village or other municipality, but shall not include special tax districts or other public bodies or agencies which do not have general governmental powers.

(Laws of Fla. ch. 65-2357, § 1)