[SAAC 10,015] Interpretation3 

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In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—
certificated religious leaders

means religious leaders who have attained a certificate or written statement of qualification to testify that they have the necessary qualification to practice as a religious leader in a religious organisation;

civil societies

includes but is not limited to any—

  • (a)community based organisations;
  • (b)charitable organisations;
  • (c)village associations;
  • (d)environmental groups;
  • (e)human rights groups;
  • (f)professional associations; and
  • (g)other associations or organisations approved by the Council;
controlling authority

means the body or organisation registered under the Charitable Trusts Act 1945 or the Religious Bodies Registration Act 1881 having overall command or control to check, direct or oversee the operations of other affiliated bodies or organisations under it;

Council

means the Substance Abuse Advisory Council as established by section 3 of the Substance Abuse Advisory Council Act 1998; and

faith based organisations

means any organisation or association based on religious beliefs whose controlling authority is registered under the Religious Bodies Registration Act 1881.