(1) In this Order “State” means any of the following, that is to say —
Antigua,
Dominica,
Grenada,
Saint Christopher, Nevis and Anguilla,
Saint Lucia, and
Saint Vincent.
(2) In this Order any reference to a State shall be construed as including a reference to its dependencies (if any).
(3) In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference to the holder of an office by the term designating his or her office shall be construed as including a reference to any person who, under and to the extent of any authority in that behalf, is for the time being performing the functions of that office.
(4)
(a) Where any person has vacated any office established by or under this Order he or she may, if qualified, again be appointed to hold that office from time to time.
(b) A person may be appointed to an office established by or under this Order notwithstanding that some other person may be holding that office when that other person is on leave of absence pending the relinquishment of the office; and where 2 or more persons are holding the same office by reason of an appointment made in pursuance of this paragraph, then, for the purposes of any function conferred upon the holder of that office, the person last appointed shall be deemed to be the sole holder of the office.
(5) Any act done for the purposes of this Order by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission or the interim Commission established by section 24 of this Order shall be signified in writing under the hand of the Chairman of the Commission.
(6) The Interpretation Act 18891889 c. 63. shall apply, with the necessary adaptations, for the purpose of interpreting this Order and otherwise in relation thereto as it applies for the purpose of interpreting, and in relation to, Acts of Parliament.