As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Area" or "region" means the geographical area of Kentucky contained within the Appalachian region as defined by the federal Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, as amended;
(2) "Board" means the executive board of Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc., a Kentucky nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation created and organized, as of June 24, 2015, to advance and promote a resilient and diverse eastern Kentucky by providing leadership, vision, and collaborative partnerships to support innovative regional practices and enhance public and private investments in areas such as job creation, entrepreneurship, tourism, education and lifelong learning, health and wellness, arts and heritage, and sustainable agricultural practices and food systems;
(3) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Department for Local Government;
(4) "Commonwealth" means the Commonwealth of Kentucky;
(5) "Executive director" means the chief administrator of Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. having responsibility for its day-to-day operations, and possessing all duties, responsibilities, and authorities as specified by the board;
(6) "Fund" means the Kentucky Appalachian regional development fund as provided by KRS 154.33-550. Effective:June 29, 2017