Definitions.

§ 160D-1101. Definitions. As used in this Article, the following terms shall have their ordinary meaning and shall also be read to include the following: (1) Building or buildings. - Includes other structures. (2) Governing board or board of commissioners. - Includes the Tribal Council of a federally recognized Indian tribe. (3) Local government. - Includes a federally recognized Indian tribe, and, as to such tribe, includes lands held in trust for the tribe. (4) Public officer. - Includes the officer or officers who are authorized by regulations adopted hereunder to exercise the powers prescribed by the regulations and by this Article.