In the application of the improvement acts specified in Section 71820 to proceedings instituted by a district, the terms used in such improvement acts have the following meanings:

1. (a) “City council,” “council,” or “legislative body” means the board of directors of the district.
2. (b) “Municipality” or “city” means the district.
3. (c) “Clerk” or “city clerk” means the secretary of the district.
4. (d) “Superintendent of streets,” “street superintendent,” or “city engineer” means any person appointed by the board to perform such duties.
5. (e) “Tax collector” means the county tax collector.
6. (f) “Treasurer” or “city treasurer” means the person or officer who has charge of and makes payment of the funds of the district.
7. (g) “Mayor” means the president of the board.
8. (h) “Right-of-way” means any parcel of land in, on, under, or through which a right-of-way or easement has been granted to the district for the purpose of contructing and maintaining any district works or improvements.
9. (i) “Auditor” means the county auditor.