In this Act, unless the subject or context requires otherwise,-
(a) "administering officer" means a person holding public office authorized to administer oaths to a person holding public office.
(b) "Public position" means a person who is appointed, elected or nominated according to the constitution, other prevailing laws or the decision or order of an authorized officer and has the right to exercise public authority or. A duty or responsibility, a public office to be discharged.