42 U.S.C. § 1437bbb–8

Definitions

For purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(1) Jurisdiction

The term “jurisdiction” means—

(A)

a unit of general local government (as such term is defined in section 12704 of this title ) that has boundaries, for purposes of carrying out this subchapter, that—

(i)

wholly contain the area within which a public housing agency is authorized to operate; and

(ii)

do not contain any areas contained within the boundaries of any other participating jurisdiction; and

(B)

a consortia of such units of general local government, organized for purposes of this subchapter.

(2) Participating jurisdiction

The term “participating jurisdiction” means, with respect to a period for which such an agreement is made, a jurisdiction that has entered into an agreement under section 1437bbb–5(b)(3) of this title to receive assistance pursuant to this subchapter for such fiscal year.

( Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896 , title IV, § 409, as added Pub. L. 105–276, title V, § 561 , Oct. 21, 1998 , 112 Stat. 2624 .)