(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Authorizing resolution' means an administrative resolution adopted by the legislative body of a county. (c) 'County' includes a combination of two or more counties that have entered into an agreement under this part. (d) (1) 'Note' means an evidence of indebtedness of a county issued under this part. (2) 'Note' includes: (i) a bond; (ii) commercial paper; (iii) a refunding bond; (iv) a refunding note; and (v) any other obligation. (e) 'State share', with reference to a particular county on a particular date, means the aggregate amount of the anticipated State share of the costs of public school construction and capital improvements under § 5–303 of the Education Article that: (1) has been approved by the Board of Public Works; and (2) has not been advanced to the county.