For purposes of this chapter:
 1. “Governing body” means the executive council of the state, the school boards of school districts, and the superintendent or other person in charge of an institution supported in whole or in part by public funds.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 509A.11

  • person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
 2. “Public body” means the state, a school district or an institution supported in whole or in part by public funds.