In this Act unless the context indicates otherwise—

"Academy"

means the Academy of Science of South Africa, established by section 2;

"council"

means the Council of the Academy elected in terms of section 6;

"Executive Officer"

means the person appointed as the Executive Officer of the Academy in terms of section 9B;

[Definition inserted by section 11 of the Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act (Act No. 9 of 2020), GG43829, dated 22 October 2020 - effective 01 April 2021]

"financial year"

means the period from 1 April in any year to 31 March in the following year;

"Member"

means an elected Member of the Academy of Science of South Africa;

[Definition inserted by section 1 of Act No. 16 of 2011]

"Minister"

means the Minister of Science and Technology;

[Definition amended by section 1 of Act No. 16 of 2011]

"prescribed"

means prescribed by regulation;

"president"

means president of the Academy elected and appointed in terms of section 6;

"regulation"

means a regulation made under this Act;

"this Act"

includes the regulations.