DEFINITIONS.

§ Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 444.16 to 444.21 the terms in this section have the meanings given them. § Subd. 2. Municipality. "Municipality" means a home rule charter or statutory city or a town that is not in an orderly annexation process on October 3, 1989. § Subd. 3. Governing body. "Governing body" means the city council for a city and the town board for a town.