As used in this part, the following words shall have the following meanings:

(1) APPOINTING AUTHORITY. The mayor or city council, and in the case of a separate board or instrumentality, the governing body or individual designated by the governing body in writing to the board.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 45-8A-71.01

(2) BOARD. The civil service board created by this part.
(3) CITY. The City of Jacksonville in Calhoun County.
(4) EMPLOYEE. Any person, including firemen and policemen, not excepted by Section 45-8A-71.02, who is employed in the service of the City of Jacksonville.
(5) GOVERNING BODY. The city council and, in the case of a separate board or instrumentality, the governing body of that board or instrumentality.