164   Definitions

In this Part:

appropriate person, in relation to a tender submitted to a council, means a person designated by the general manager to receive or deal with tenders submitted to the council and, if a person is not designated, means the general manager.

electronic means includes electronic communication within the meaning of the Electronic Transactions Act 2000.

formal tender document means a standard form document issued by a council for completion by tenderers in connection with the submission of tenders to the council.

goods includes materials.

instalment contract means a contract requiring the payment of instalments by or to a council over a period of 2 or more years.

public authority includes a council.

relevant newspapers, in relation to a council, means:

(a)  a Sydney metropolitan daily newspaper, and

(b)  either or both of the following:

(i)  a newspaper circulating in the council’s area,

(ii)  a newspaper circulating in the district where potential tenderers are likely to be carrying on business or to be residing.

tender means a tender submitted or proposed to be submitted to a council in accordance with this Part.

Note. Part 2 of the Electronic Transactions Act 2000 facilitates the use of electronic communication as a means of effecting certain transactions, such as contracts.