In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Board” means the Maryland Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) established by State Government Article, §22–301, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Business day” means Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays and any other day the State is closed for business. “Chair” means the chair referenced in State Government Article, §22–302(a)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland. “Deputy Director” means any appropriate Deputy Director identified in State Government Article, §22-305, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Election period” means the period from the date an election petition is filed to the date employees can begin voting. “Executive Director” means the individual appointed by PERB under State Government Article, §22–304, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Negotiability dispute” means a dispute arising in good faith during the course of collective bargaining as to whether a specific issue is subject to collective bargaining. “Presiding hearing officer” means the individual or body designated to preside over any hearing conducted under this subtitle. “State” means the State of Maryland.