(a) An officer of the political subdivision that created the district or the head of a department of that political subdivision may, with the consent of the political subdivision, apply to the board for funding of a program as described by Section 363.151.
(b) If the district was created by a county, the chief administrative officer of a municipality that is completely or partly located within the district may, with the consent of the governing body of the municipality, apply to the board for funding of a program as described by Section 363.151.
(c) An application under this section must be submitted not later than the 140th day before the date the fiscal year begins, unless an exception has been adopted by rule.
(d) The board by rule may adopt application procedures.