S.L. 431.1 Art. 2Interpretation.

In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires -

"Act" means the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development Act; "Commissioner" means the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations appointed under the Voluntary Organisations Act;

"Committee" means the Civil Society Committee established in terms of the Act;

"Council" means the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development established under the Act;

"disability" means a long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment which in interaction with various barriers may hinder one’s full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others; "enrolled" means enrolment with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations under the Voluntary Organisations Act which has been in effect for more than one year prior to any call for nominations as stated in regulation 5; "Local Councils Association" means the Local Councils Association recognised under article 37(3) of the Local Government Act; "Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector" means the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector as established by article 35 of the Voluntary

Organisations Act; "register" means the register maintained by the Chairperson of the Council under regulation 4.