Section 17: Interpretation.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"chairman" means the chairman of the Council;
"Council" means the National Teachers' Institute Council established by section 1 (2) of this Act;
"Director" means the Director of the Institute appointed under section 4 of this Act;
"function" includes powers and duties;
"Institute" means the National Teachers' Institute established by section 1 (1) of this Act;
"Minister" means the Minister responsible for matters relating to education.