As used in this sub-chapter, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Agency head" means, as defined in 2-18-1101 , MCA, "a director, commissioner, or constitutional officer in charge of an executive, legislative, or judicial branch agency or an agency of the Montana university system. The term includes the president or other person in charge of a unit of the Montana university system."

(2) "Employee" means, as defined in 2-18-1101 , MCA, "any employee of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch or the Montana university system."

(3) "Group or team of employees" means, as defined in 2-18-1101 , MCA, "a group, team or work unit of employees working cooperatively."