§ 39.03 Definitions. Whenever used in this article, unless a different
meaning clearly appears from the context, the terms listed below shall
have the following meanings:

1. "Niagara river greenway" or "greenway" shall mean a linear system
of state and local parks and conservation areas linked by a network of
multi use trails within the greenway area established by an approved
plan of the commission as provided for in this article.

2. "Niagara river greenway commission" or "commission" shall mean the
Niagara river greenway commission created pursuant to this article.

3. "Municipality" means a county, city, town, village or local public
benefit corporation located adjacent to the Niagara river.

4. "Chief elected official" shall mean the chief executive officer of
a municipality, or if there is none, any other officer possessing
similar powers and duties.

5. "Conservation area or areas" shall mean lands which are of
ecological or recreational importance but shall not include state or
local parks. Such lands may include but are not limited to wetlands,
preserves, trails, riverfront walks and such private lands as may be
dedicated by the land owner for the purposes of the greenway.