Interpretation in this Part

In this Part“Government” means the Government of Belize and includes town councils and city councils; “public contract” means any contract which fulfils the following (a) that one party to the contract is the Government or has entered into the contract with assistance from the Government by way of grant, loan, subsidy, licence, guarantee or other similar form of assistance; (b) that the execution of the contract involves, (i) the expenditure of Government funds; and (ii) the employment of workers by the other party to the contract; (c) that the contract is a contract for– (i) the construction, alteration, repair or demolition of public works; or (ii) the manufacture, assembly, handling or shipment of materials, supplies or equipment; or 91 (iii) the performance or supply of services; (d) that the contract is awarded by a duly authorised officer of the Government; and (e) that the contract involves the expenditure of Government funds of an amount of not less than one thousand dollars.