The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Administrative entities,""entity" or "entities." A general reference to one or more departments, divisions, boards, agencies, commissions or organizations involved in the performance of the executive or administrative work of the Commonwealth.
"Center." The Center for Local Government Services.
"Committee." The Local Government Advisory Committee.
"Department." The Department of Community and Economic Development of the Commonwealth.
"Secretary." The Secretary of Community and Economic Development of the Commonwealth.
"Subjects of transfer." Powers, duties, personnel, appropriations, allocations, documents, files, records, contracts, agreements, equipment, materials, orders, rights and obligations utilized or accruing in connection with functions transferred from one entity to another under this act.
71 P.S. § 1709.103