In this Act unless the context otherwise requires
"Council" means the Council of Governors for the Institute established under section 5 of this Act;
"District Assembly" includes Municipal and Metropolitan Assembly;
"Institute" means the Institute of Local Government Studies established under section 1 of this Act;
"Minister" means the Minister for the time being charged with responsibility for local government;
"National Accreditation Board" means the National Accreditation Board established under the National Accreditation Board Law, 1993 (P.N.D.C.L. 317).