Section 27: Interpretation

In this Act -
"Council" means the Governing Council of the Institute established under section 3 (1) of this Act;
"development" means act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining;
"studies" mean the devotion of time and attention to acquiring knowledge on an academic subject especially by means of books;
"administration" a method of tending to or managing affairs of some group of people;
"fees" includes annual subscription;
"Institute" means the Chartered Institute of Development Studies and Administration of Nigeria established under section 1 (l) of this Act;
"Investigating Panel" means the Chartered Institute of Development Studies and Administration of Nigeria Investigating Panel established under section 24 of this Act;
"member" means a chartered member of the Institute registered in all the classes of membership;
"Chairman" means the overall head of the Council of the Institute;
"President" means the head of the Institute's administration; and
"Tribunal" means the Chartered Institute of Development Studies and Administration of Nigeria Tribunal established under section 24 of this Act.