As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of correction;
(2) “Department” means the department of correction;
(3) “P.I.E. program” means a joint venture authorized by the TRICOR board as provided for in § 41-22-116(e) for the employment of inmates by private industries;
(4) “TRICOR” means the Tennessee rehabilitative initiative in correction board which institutes inmate programs described in § 41-22-402; and
(5) “TRICOR board” means the board created pursuant to § 41-22-404 with the authority to manage and operate TRICOR programs.