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2. DEFINITION In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires— “ appellant ” means a public officer who has brought an appeal; “ Board ” means the Public Service Board of Appeal constituted by section 95 of the Constitution; “ chairperson ” means the chairperson of the Board; “ Constitution ” means the Constitution of Saint Lucia; “ establishment officer ” means the public officer performing the functions of permanent secretary (Personnel); “ officer ” means public officer; “ public officer ” has the meaning assigned to it by section 124(1) of the Constitution; “ public service ” has the meaning assigned to it by section 124(1) of the Constitution; “ representative ” means a public officer or a person entitled to practise as a legal practitioner in Saint Lucia; or any person so chosen by the appellant; “ secretary ” means the person performing the functions of the office of secretary of the Board. 162 Cap. 1.01 Public Service Board of Appeal Regulations Laws of Saint Lucia Revision Date: 31 Dec 2006