The following words and phrases when used in this act shall, for the purpose of this act, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section.

Agency. A county law enforcement agency established under the provisions of this act.

Department. A county law enforcement department established under the provisions of this act.

Superintendent. The superintendent of a county law enforcement department appointed under the provisions of this act.

Law enforcement officer or county law enforcement officer. A law enforcement officer who is a member of a county law enforcement department appointed under the provisions of this act.

L. 1970, ch. 117, § 2; July 1.