Whenever used in this act the term:
(1) “county” refers to each county in which all or a portion of a proposed or existing recreation district is situated;
(2) “county commissioners” means the board of county commissioners of the county;
(3) “clerk” means the clerk of the board of county commissioners of the county;
(4) “district” means a proposed or existing recreation district organized under this act;
(5) “board” means the board of directors of a recreation district;
(6) “director” means a member of a board of directors of a recreation district;
(7) “qualified elector” means a person qualified to vote under the general election laws of the state.