Public Libraries Act, 1947
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 Definitions.  |   
 1.—(1) In this Act—  | |
the expression “the Carnegie Trust” means the Carnegie United Kingdom Trustees incorporated by Royal Charter;  | ||
the expression “the Council” means An Chomhairle Leabharlanna established by section 2 of this Act;  | ||
the expression “local authority” (except in section 8) means a body being the council of a county, the corporation of a county or other borough or the council of an urban district;  | ||
the word “member” when used without qualification means member of the Council;  | ||
the expression “the Minister” means the Minister for Local Government.  | ||
(2) References in this Act to an enactment which is amended are to that enactment as so amended.  | ||
Establishment and Functions of Council.  |