Subd. 1. Scope.

For the purposes of sections 179.81 to 179.85, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2. Area labor-management committee or committee.

"Area labor-management committee" or "committee" means a committee formed by and composed of multiple employers and multiple labor organizations within a geographic area or statewide employment sector, for the purpose of improving labor-management relations and enhancing economic development within a given geographic jurisdiction or sector through labor-management cooperation.

Subd. 3. Bureau.

"Bureau" means the bureau of mediation services.

Subd. 4. Commissioner.

"Commissioner" means the commissioner of the bureau of mediation services.