Act 2 Southern Sudan Research Council Act 2007 (2) The Southern Sudan Research Council shall operate within the Presidency of the Government of Southern Sudan. 4. (3) The provisions of this Act shall apply throughout Southern Sudan in all matters related to research and the purposes for which it is made as stated herein. Interpretations. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words shall have the meanings assigned to them— “Council” means the Southern Sudan Research Council; “Governing Council” means the Governing Council of the Southern Sudan Research Council; “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Southern Sudan Research Council; “President” means the President of the Government of Southern Sudan; “Secretariat” means the Secretariat of the Southern Sudan Research Council; “Specialised Committee” means the Committee which conducts research or assists therein; “Secretary General” means the Secretary General of the Southern Sudan Research Council; and “Law” or “Laws” means the Laws of Southern Sudan. 4