As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:

"Authority" means a regional emergency communications authority created pursuant to this article.

"Governing body" means, in the case of a county, the board of supervisors and, in the case of a city or town, the board, commission, council, or other body, in which the general legislative powers of the city or town are vested.

"Locality" means any county, city, or town in the Commonwealth.

"Participating locality" means any locality that has adopted an ordinance, agreement, or resolution to create or join an authority pursuant to this article.

"Public safety answering point" has the same meaning as provided in § 56-484.12.

2026, c. 730.