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#### 4 Definitions
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> > (1) In this Act—
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> > approved fee—see section 69.
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> > architect means a person who is registered as an architect under this Act.
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> > architect corporation or architect firm—see section 10.
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> > Architects Fund means the Architects Fund established under section 72.
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> > architectural qualification means a degree, diploma, certificate or other academic award conferred or awarded for a course of study in architecture.
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> > architectural service means a service provided in connection with the design, planning or construction of buildings that is ordinarily provided by architects.
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> > architecture does not include naval architecture, computer architecture or any other architecture not concerned with buildings.
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> > Board means the NSW Architects Registration Board constituted under this Act.
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> > cancellation of registration—see section 23.
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> > conduct includes any act or omission.
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> > Deputy President means the Deputy President of the Board.
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> > exercise a function includes perform a duty.
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> > firm means a partnership or other unincorporated association of persons.
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> > full registration means registration under section 17.
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> > function includes a power, authority or duty.
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> > neighbouring jurisdiction means each other State, Territory and New Zealand.
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> > nominated architect means an architect nominated for the time being under section 27 as an architect responsible for the provision of architectural services by an architect corporation or architect firm.
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> > President means the President of the Board.
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> > Register means the register of architects referred to in section 25.
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> > registered means registered under this Act.
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> > Registrar means the Registrar of the Board.
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> > temporary registration means registration under section 18.
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> > Tribunal means the Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
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> > Note—
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> > The [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) contains definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Act.
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> > (2) Notes included in this Act do not form part of this Act.
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> **s 4:** Am 2013 No 95, Sch 2.10 \[1\].