Section 45-42-162.01
Definitions.
The following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them:
(1) CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS. The sheriff, revenue commissioner, license commissioner, and judge of probate, and such other public offices of Limestone County which are established by the constitution or by statute.
(2) LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Limestone County, and municipalities or special districts located therein.
(3) METROPOLITAN–GOVERNMENT. The political entity created by the merger of the political, corporate, and economic functions of Limestone County, the City of Athens, and such other local governments as agree to participate, and shall have the powers and duties previously held by the county and the municipality(ies).
(4) MUNICIPALITY. Any incorporated city or town in Limestone County.
(5) SPECIAL DISTRICT. An independent political subdivision created pursuant to general or special law for the purpose of performing one or a limited number of functions within prescribed boundaries located in Limestone County.
(Act 87324, p. 442, § 2.)