For purposes of this rule, the following definitions shall apply:

"Act" means the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program Act, pursuant to chapter 39.98 RCW.

"Application" means an application requesting the state treasurer to issue a certificate of eligibility pursuant to RCW 39.98.040.

"Authorized district official" means any individual designated as such by resolution provided for in WAC 210-02-020.

"Bond" means any voted general obligation bond issued by a school district holding a certificate issued pursuant to the act, and any general obligation bond issued by a school district holding a certificate issued pursuant to the act to refund outstanding voted general obligation bonds of that school district.

"Capital projects fund" means the fund created pursuant to RCW 28A.320.330.

"Certificate of eligibility" means a certificate issued by the state treasurer pursuant to RCW 39.98.040.

"County assessor" means the county assessor(s) in the county or counties in which the requesting school district is located.

"County treasurer" means the county treasurer of the requesting school district.

"Guarantee program" means the Washington state school district credit enhancement program established by the act.

"Nationally recognized bond counsel firm" means a bond counsel firm listed in the most recent publication of The Bond Buyer's Municipal Market Place.

"Paying agent" means the paying agent selected, from time to time, for a bond issue pursuant to state law.

"School district" or "district" means any school district or its successor under the laws of the state.

"State" means the state of Washington.