Chapter 14: General Provisions Definitions 239. In the Constitution, unless the context indicates otherwise— “national legislation” includes— (a) subordinate legislation made in terms of an Act of Parliament; and (b) legislation that was in force when the Constitution took effect and that is administered by the national government; “organ of state” means— (a) any department of state or administration in the national, provincial or local sphere of government; or (b) any other functionary or institution— (i) exercising a power or performing a function in terms of the Constitution or a provincial constitution; or (ii) exercising a public power or performing a public function in terms of any legislation, but does not include a court or a judicial officer; “provincial legislation” includes— (a) subordinate legislation made in terms of a provincial Act; and (b) legislation that was in force when the Constitution took effect and that is administered by a provincial government. Inconsistencies between different texts 240. In the event of an inconsistency between different texts of the Constitution, the English text prevails. Transitional arrangements 241. Schedule 6 applies to the transition to the new constitutional order established by this Constitution, and any matter incidental to that transition. Repeal of laws 242. The laws mentioned in Schedule 7 are repealed, subject to section 243 and Schedule 6. 122