Revision Note Sections 23-1 to 10 have been designated Part I in view of addition of Part II. §23-1 Definition. As used in this chapter: 'Departments, offices, and agencies' means and includes all executive departments, boards, commissions, bureaus, offices, agencies, and all independent commissions and other establishments of the state government (excepting the legislature) and all quasi-public institutions and all courts which are supported in whole or in part by, or which handle state or public funds; and 'Political subdivision' means and includes all counties and municipalities of the State insofar as they are supported by or handle state or public funds. [L Sp 1959 1st, c 14, pt of §1; Supp, §2-30; HRS §23-1]
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