Sec. 616.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Emergency interim successor" means an individual designated under this chapter to exercise the powers and perform the duties of an office.
(2)  "Office" includes:
(A)  a state office, the powers and duties of which are defined by the constitution or laws of this state, except the governor, a member of the judiciary, and a member of the legislature;  and
(B)  a local office, the powers and duties of which are defined by the constitution or laws of this state or by a charter or an ordinance.
(3)  "Political subdivision" includes a municipality, a county, and a fire, power, or drainage district that is not included under Section 616.023.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.