§ 2-91-2. Definitions and rules of construction.

In the construction of this chapter, the following definitions and rules of construction shall be observed, unless inconsistent with the manifest intent of the city council and county commission or the context clearly requires otherwise.

Board. The terms "the board" or "board" shall refer to the board of the fiscal agent as described herein.

City. The terms "the city" or "this city" means the City of Memphis, in the County of Shelby and State of Tennessee.

City council. The term "city council" means the legislative branch of the city government of Memphis, Tennessee.

County. The terms "the county" or "this county" mean Shelby County, Tennessee.

County commission. The term "county commission" means the legislative branch of the county government of Shelby County, Tennessee.

Eligible Pre-K student. The term "eligible Pre-K student" or "eligible student" means at-risk four-year olds that qualify for Pre-K under the Tennessee Voluntary Pre-K Act and that come from families (or guardians) with incomes that would qualify them for reduced or free lunch consistent with 42 U.S.C. § 1771 (Federal School Lunch Program).

Fiscal agent. The term "fiscal agent" shall refer to the entity which is selected by the city and the county to oversee and administer the funds designated for Pre-K education.

Mayoral appointee. The term "mayoral appointee" shall mean an appointee of the city or county mayor, and shall refer to a resident of Shelby County, consistent with section 2-91-6, who is representative of parents of students along the Pre-K to third-grade education continuum.

Mayoral liaison. The term "mayoral liaison" shall refer to a representative of the city or county mayor who represents the city or county administration.

Two-generational approach. This term refers to creating opportunities for and addressing the needs of both children and adults in their lives together, including non-academic factors that impact classroom performance.

(Ord. No. 5722, § 2, 3-5-2019)