For the purpose of this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them as follows:

"Commission". The Merit Commission created by this Act.

"Department". Department of Personnel-Secretary of State.

"Director". Director of the Department of Personnel-Secretary of State.

(from Ch. 124, par. 103)

(Source: P.A. 90-372, eff. 7-1-98; 90-422, eff. 8-15-97.)