The term 'governing body' as used in this chapter shall be construed to mean, in the case of a county, the board of county commissioners or other like governing body thereof, in the case of a city or incorporated town, the board of commissioners, the mayor and council or other like governing body thereof and, in the case of a township, the board of county commissioners or other governing body of the county in which the township is located. HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 59-362; 1952 Code Section 59-362; 1942 Code Section 9246; 1933 (38) 411.
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