(a)      In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

      (b)      "Chief Executive Officer" means the Chief Executive Officer of Maryland Correctional Enterprises.

      (c)      "Contracting unit" means a unit of State government that is:

            (1)      authorized to contract for goods and services; or

            (2)      responsible for procurement of goods and services.

      (d)      "Management Council" means the Maryland Correctional Enterprises Management Council.

      (e)      "Political subdivision" means a county, municipal corporation, or special taxing district.