2. Interpretation
In this Act—
“amendment of rule” includes a new rule, and a resolution rescinding a rule;
“branch” means any number of the members of a society, under the control of a central body, having a separate fund, administered by themselves or by a committee of officers appointed by themselves, and bound to contribute to a fund under the control of a central body;
“child” includes son and daughter whether legitimate or illegitimate, adopted son and adopted daughter, and stepson and stepdaughter;
“committee” means the committee of management or other directing body of a society or branch;
“meeting” includes (where the rules of a society or branch so allow) a meeting of delegates appointed by members;
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for friendly societies;
“officer” includes any trustee, treasurer, secretary, or member of the committee of management of a society or branch, or person appointed by the society or branch to sue or be sued on its behalf;
“person claiming through a member” includes the heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns of a member, and also his or her nominees where nomination is allowed;
“prescribed person” means a person prescribed by any regulation made under this Act;
“property” means movable and immovable property of every description (including books and papers);
“savings bank” includes the Government Savings Bank and any other bank which the Minister may for the purposes of this Act approve;
“Society” means a society registered or considered registered under this Act, and applies to a registered branch unless such application is inconsistent with the position and objects of a branch;
“subscription” includes any contribution or dues paid in accordance with the rules of a society or branch.
(Amended by Act 6 of 1988)
The Registrar