Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, “architect” means a person who holds a certificate of registration for the practice of architecture under section 14 of this Act; means the of Architects of Belize; “CARICOM Member State” means a State which is a party to the Treaty of Chaguaramas establishing the Caribbean Community, including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy; “Certificate of registration” means a certificate issued pursuant to section 14; “Constitution” means the Constitution of the Association; “Council” means the Council established under section 5 of this Act; 6 (Registration) “Council of Human and Social Development” means the body of the Caribbean Community empowered by Article 35 of the Treaty of Chaguaramas establishing the Caribbean Community including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy to establish standards and measures for accreditation or mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of qualification of nationals of CARICOM Member States; “Minister” means the Minister for the time being responsible for Works; “Register” means the Register required to be kept by the Registrar under section 11; “Registrar” means the Registrar General.