1. 1. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise suggests, “community” means a city, county, or any combination of cities and counties.

2. 2. During any project, pilot project, or similar initiative undertaken by the governor or the executive branch which includes the designation of a model community in the state, the approval of all of the following entities must be obtained by a simple majority vote prior to the granting of an official model community designation and prior to any state financial support being disbursed to any person under the project, pilot project, or similar initiative:

   1. a. The city council of any city included in a proposed model community.
   2. b. The county board of supervisors of a county included in a proposed model community.
   3. c. Each school board of a school district serving students in a proposed model community.

2001 Acts, ch 40, §1