Local Government Act, 2001

Chapter 4

Local Authority Personnel

Definitions (Chapter 4).

155.—In this Chapter, except where the context otherwise requires—

“appropriate Minister” has the meaning given by section 156 ;

“Board” means the body established under article 4 of the Local Government Management Services Board (Establishment) Order, 1996 ( S.I. No. 410 of 1996 ), or any other body established by the Minister under section 3 of the Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies) Act, 1971 , or otherwise, to provide services similar to those of the Board;

“Local Appointments Commissioners” means commissioners appointed under section 3 of the Local Authorities (Officers and Employees) Act, 1926 ;

“local authority” includes a joint body.