For the purposes of implementing these regulations, the following phrases and terms shall bear the meaning set forth below, unless the context dictates otherwise:

The Emirate : The Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The Government: : The Government of Abu Dhabi.

The Authority’s Law, or The Law: Abu Dhabi Law No. 19/2020 pertaining the Reorganization of Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority;

The Authority : Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority.

Chairman of The Authority: Chairman of Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority.

The Procedures : Procedures to obtain Oversight and Audit Sector’s work requirements, which include the request and follow-up process to obtain the requirements for audit or any other tasks from Subject Entities in accordance with the powers established for The Authority under the Law.

Subject Entity; or entity: Entities subject to The Authority’s mandate in accordance with the provisions of The Authority’s Law.