As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CHARTERThe provisions of the Optional Municipal Charter Law applicable to that form of government provided therein known as "Mayor-Council Plan F."
DEPARTMENTA unit of the municipal government established or designated by this chapter as a department.
DIRECTORThe head of a department established by this Code.
GENERAL LAWAny law or provision of law, not inconsistent with the Optional Municipal Charter Law, heretofore or hereafter enacted which is by its terms applicable or available to all municipalities and the following additional laws whether or not such additional laws are so applicable or available to all municipalities: legislation relating to taxation, local courts, education, health, public authorities serving more than one municipality and municipalities in unsound financial condition.