In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. “Community action agency” means: a governmental unit in a political subdivision; a governmental unit created by a combination of political subdivisions; an agency designated as a community action agency under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 as amended by the Community Services Block Grant Program, 42 U.S.C. §§ 9901 through 9926; or a private, nonprofit organization that meets the requirements for designation as a community action agency. “Designation” means the selection of a proposed community action agency by a governing body. “Governing body” means: the county council, board of commissioners, or other legislative body of a political subdivision that collectively possesses the power to adopt and carry out local laws and ordinances; or in Baltimore City, the Board of Estimates.