Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires“allowance” means money payable under this Act to a councillor during the time he is a member of the Belize City “Belize City” means such area as the Minister may from time to time by Order published in the Gazette declare to constitute Belize City, which Order the Minister is hereby empowered to make; “Belize City Fund” means the fund established under section 21 of this Act; “Council” means the Belize City Council constituted under this Act; “general election” means an election held by reason of the expiration of the term of office of the Council; “member” means a member of the Council and includes the 8 “Minister” means the Minister for the time being responsible for the subject of Local Government unless otherwise specified; “new Council” means a Council newly constituted after a “rules” “regulations” or “by-laws” means any rules, regulations or by-laws made under this Act; “voter” means a person registered as a voter in accordance with their Qualifications, etc.