(1) “”Agreement”” means a written instrument between the Department and one or more local governments that certifies all or part of the local government(s) and includes the components specified in Florida Statutes § 163.3246(5)
    (2) “”Applicant”” means one or more local governments that submit an application for certification pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Certification Program.
    (3) “”Application”” means a written request for certification in which an applicant provides all necessary information and documentation to demonstrate that it meets the eligibility criteria of Florida Statutes § 163.3246(2), and that the area sought to be certified meets the criteria of Florida Statutes § 163.3246(5)
    (4) “”Certification”” means the selection of local governments for participation in the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Certification Program by execution of a written Agreement.
    (5) “”Local Government Comprehensive Planning Certification Program”” means the program established in Florida Statutes § 163.3246
Specific Authority 163.3246(6) FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 163.3246. History-New 12-22-02.