3Definitions

3 Definitions

3 Definitions

(1) In this Act:

Board means the Board of the Cancer Institute established under section 7.

cancer control includes any cancer-related activity in the field of human health such as research, the practical application of research, innovation, treatment and care (including palliative care, supportive care and complementary health therapies), prevention, screening, diagnosis, provision of information, training and education.

Cancer Institute means the Cancer Institute (NSW) constituted by this Act.

Chief Cancer Officer means the Chief Cancer Officer appointed under section 10.

exercise a function includes perform a duty.

function includes a power, authority or duty.

public health organisation and public health system have the same meanings as in the Health Services Act 1997.

Secretary means the Secretary of the Ministry of Health.

(2) Notes included in this Act do not form part of this Act.

s 3: Am 2012 No 78, Sch 1 [1]; 2015 No 58, Sch 3.13 [1].