In this chapter:
(1) "Department administrator" means the chief administrator of a department of state government of which an individual executing an authorization is an officer or employee.
(2) "Disbursing officer" means the disbursing officer of a political subdivision of which an individual executing an authorization is an officer or employee.
(3) "Political subdivision" means a county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state.
(4) "Savings bonds" means United States savings bonds.