In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "District" means any irrigation, drainage, flood control, agricultural improvement, electrical, water conservation or power district organized under the laws of this state.
2. "Governing body of the district" means the board of directors, board of trustees, district supervisors, or any other name by which the body charged with the administration of the affairs of a district may be known.
3. "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, corporation or association.