Definitions

any reference to “function” or “functions” shall be deemed to include references to duty, obligation, power, authority, responsibility, right, privilege, and activity, or the plural thereof, as the case may be; and any reference to “perform” or “performance”, when used in relation to functions, shall be deemed to include the exercise of power, authority, rights, and privileges. As used in this chapter— (Source: (Pub. L. 93–438, title III, § 304, Oct. 11, 1974, 88 Stat. 1251.))