In this
Part —
chief executive officer (DOCEP) means the chief
executive officer of the department of the Public Service principally
assisting the Minister in the administration of this Act;
co-operative venture means —
(a) any
corporation or unit trust formed by a co-operative or in the formation of
which a co-operative participated; or
(b) any
partnership, joint venture or association of persons or bodies formed or
entered into by a co-operative;
place includes all or part of a structure,
building, aircraft, vehicle, vessel and place, whether built on or not;
relevant documents means records or other
documents that relate to the promotion, formation, membership, control,
transactions, dealings, business or property of a co-operative.