Chapter:	233	Title:	HONG KONG AUXILIARY POLICE FORCE ORDINANCE	Gazette Number:	L.N. 362 of 1997; 76 of 1999
Section:	2	Heading:	Interpretation	Version Date:	01/07/1997

Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 76 of 1999 s. 3

In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires-
"active service" (現役服務) means service pursuant to an order of the Commissioner made under section 16(1) or (2); (Amended 16 of 1967 s. 2)
"Boards of Discipline" (紀律委員會) means a board convened under section 13;
"Commandant" (總監) means the Commandant or the Deputy Commandant of the Force; (Amended 38 of 1980 s. 2)
"Commissioner" (處長) means the Commissioner of Police or a deputy commissioner; (Amended 38 of 1980 s. 2)
"constable" (警員) means a member holding any rank below the rank of sergeant; (Amended 38 of 1980 s. 2)
"duty" (職責) includes active service, training and any voluntary duty performed under section 18, and a member shall be deemed to be on duty while proceeding to or returning from duty; (Replaced 16 of 1967 s. 2. Amended 38 of 1980 s. 2)
"Force" (輔警隊) means the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force established under section 3; (Amended 29 of 1969 s. 2; L.N. 362 of 1997)
"gazetted officer" (憲委級人員) means a member holding any rank between the rank of Commandant and the rank of superintendent (Auxiliary), both inclusive; (Replaced 38 of 1980 s. 2)
"inspector" (督察) means a member holding the rank of inspector of police (Auxiliary) of whatever grade or rank; (Amended 38 of 1980 s. 2)
"member" (隊員) means a member of the Force;
"non-commissioned officer" (非委任級人員) means a member holding any rank below the rank of inspector and above the rank of constable;
"Police Force" (警隊) means the Hong Kong Police Force; (Amended 29 of 1969 s. 2; L.N. 362 of 1997)
"regular gazetted police officer" (正規憲委級警務人員) means an officer of the Police Force holding any rank between the rank of Commissioner and the rank of superintendent both inclusive. (Amended 38 of 1980 s. 2)