Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires“Agency” means the Border Management Agency established in accordance with this Act; “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Agency constituted in accordance with this Act; “border point” or “prescribed border point” means the entry and exit points at Belize’s border with Guatemala at Benque Viejo Del Carmen in the west, and Belize’s border with Mexico at Santa Elena in the north and any other entry or exit point at Belize’s borders which the Minister may hereafter declare by Order published in the Gazette to be a border point for the purposes of this Act; “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Board; “director” means a director of the Agency; “financial year” means the period of twelve months ending on the thirty- first day of March, inclusive; “functions” includes powers and duties; “Minister” means the Minister responsible for tourism; CAP. 4. 6 Border Management Agency Act “Secretary” means the Secretary to the Board.