§ 461. Definitions. As used or referred to in this article, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context,
1. The term "public agency" shall mean any county, city, town, village, school district, improvement district or district corporation of the state of New York; and any local governmental unit, subdivision, or special district of another state.
2. The term "interlocal agreement" shall mean an agreement entered into pursuant to this article.
3. The term "interlocal advisory board" shall mean a board established pursuant to this article.
4. The term "contracting public agency" shall mean a party to an interlocal agreement.
5. The term "comptroller" shall mean the comptroller of the state of New York.
6. The term "attorney general" shall mean the attorney general of the state of New York.