In this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:

1. "City" means any city incorporated under the laws of this state.

2. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department.

3. "Department" means the department of commerce.

4. "Governing body" means the city council or the board of city commissioners or the board of county commissioners.

5. "Industry" includes agriculture and business.

6. "Member-at-large" means a person who represents the general citizenry of the county.

7. "Organized local development corporation" means any group organized for the purpose of promoting economic development which has filed for incorporation as such with the secretary of state.

8. "Region" means the area delineated by executive order of the governor.

9. "Regional comprehensive plan" means a long-range guide for the economic, physical, and social development of a region which identifies regional goals, objectives, and opportunities and embodies the policies of the regional council.

10. "Regional council" means the council for comprehensive planning and development established in each region pursuant to this chapter.

11. "Units of general local government" means cities, counties, and organized townships.