Iowa Code 145A.2 – Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:
1. “Area hospital” means a hospital established and operated by a merged area.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 145A.2
- Area hospital: means a hospital established and operated by a merged area. See Iowa Code 145A.2
- Board: means the board of trustees of an area hospital. See Iowa Code 145A.2
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Merged area: means a public corporation formed by the residents of two or more contiguous or noncontiguous political subdivisions which have merged resources to establish and operate an area hospital. See Iowa Code 145A.2
2. “Board” means the board of trustees of an area hospital.
3. “Merged area” means a public corporation formed by the residents of two or more contiguous or noncontiguous political subdivisions which have merged resources to establish and operate an area hospital.
4. “Officials” means the respective governing bodies of political subdivisions.
5. “Political subdivision” means any county, township, school district or city.