(1) In addition to the terms defined in the Act, and unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(a) "Transmittal envelope" is the envelope in which the ballot, instructions for voting, ballot secrecy envelope and return/verification envelope are mailed to each individual elector eligible to vote in the election.

(b) "Ballot packet" is the transmittal envelope after it has been assembled to contain all of the materials to be mailed in that envelope and has been addressed to a particular elector.

(c) "Absentee voting" is voting that takes place after ballots are available and before they are mailed to electors.

(d) "The Act" means Chapter 196 of the Laws of Montana, 1985.