Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1) "PEPL," the public entity pool for liability established pursuant to this chapter;
(2) "Bureau," the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration;
(3) "Covered claim," a claim or civil action arising in tort from the operation of a motor vehicle, a ministerial act, or another act for which coverage is provided under the PEPL coverage document;
(4) "Coverage document," the written agreement between the director and the Governor setting forth the terms, conditions, limits, and scope of coverage provided by PEPL for a covered claim;
(5) "Director," the director of PEPL appointed by the commissioner of human resources and administration pursuant to this chapter;
(6) "Employee," any permanent or temporary employee or elected or appointed officer of any state entity whether compensated or not;
(7) "Fund," the public entity pool for liability fund established pursuant to this chapter; and
(8) "State entity," the State of South Dakota and all of its branches, agencies, boards and commissions.