3Definitions

#### 3 Definitions 3 Definitions > > (1) In this Act— > > > > classification means a classification of school administrative and support staff referred to in section 5. > > > > Department means the Department of Education. > > > > permanent employee means a member of the school administrative and support staff employed on a permanent basis under this Act. > > > > temporary employee means a member of the school administrative and support staff employed on a temporary basis under this Act. > > > > remuneration includes salary and wages. > > > > school administrative and support staff means school administrative and support staff of the Department. > > > > Secretary means the Secretary of the Department. > > > > Note— > > > > 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. > > > (2) In this Act— > > > > > (a) a reference to a function includes a reference to a power, authority and duty, and > > > > > (b) a reference to the exercise of a function includes, where the function is a duty, a reference to the performance of the duty. > > > (3) Notes included in this Act do not form part of this Act. > > **s 3:** Am 2002 No 112, Sch 1.7 \[4\]–\[6\]; 2006 No 24, Sch 2.3 \[1\]; 2015 No 58, Sch 3.30 \[3\].