The following words as used in this chapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
"bond ordinance" means an ordinance adopted as herein provided by the governing body of a local unit authorizing obligations;
"equalized valuation basis" of a local unit means the average for the last 3 preceding years, of the sum total of
"governing body" means the board of chosen freeholders of a county, or the commission, council, board or body having control of the finances of a municipality;
"local improvement" means an improvement or property, part or all of the cost of which has been, or is to be specially assessed on property;
"obligations" means bonds or notes of a local unit;
"refunding bond ordinance" means an ordinance adopted by the governing body of the local unit authorizing refunding bonds.
N.J.S. § 40A:2-2