| 02. INTERPRETATIONS |
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2. Interpretation In these Rules, unless the contrary intention appears: board means the Board of directors of the Association. executive officer means an individual engaged under rule 35. financial year means the year ending on 31 March. general meeting means a general meeting of members of the Association convened in accordance with rule 10. independent chairman means an individual where appointed by the Board in accordance with these Rule 25.3 local unit means a registered unit of the Victoria State Emergency Service as defined in the Victoria State Emergency Services Act 2005. ordinary member of the board means a member of the Board who is not an Officer of the Association. region means the geographic area adopted by the Service for administration purposes. regional boundaries means boundaries as per VICSES legislated boundaries, except Central Region where subdivision is necessary to maintain equality of voting. regional council means the body of members elected by Unit members to represent them on regional issues. regional councillor means a member of a Regional Council. registered number means the serial number allocated by the Service to a member of the Service. the Act means the Associations Incorporation Act 1981. the Regulations means the regulations made under the Act. the Service means the Victoria State Emergency Service Authority. 2.1 In these Rules, a reference to the Secretary of the Association is a reference: (a) where a person holds Office under these Rules as Secretary of the Association, to that person; and (b) in any other case, to the Public Officer of the Association. 2.2 Words or expressions contained in these Rules shall be interpreted in accordance with the provisions of the Acts Interpretation Act 1958 and the Act as in force from time to time. |
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