As used in Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 65-241 to 65-246, inclusive: (a) “Local health department” means any county, city-county or multicounty department of health.

(b) “Secretary” means secretary of health and environment.

(c) “Fiscal year” means the period commencing January 1 of any year and ending December 31 of the same year.

(d) “State financial assistance” means the total amount of money available for distribution to local health departments under this act.