MEC, noun

In historical contexts. Abbreviation of Member of the Executive Committee (of a province).
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See also MPC.
1942 Off. Yr Bk of Union No. 22, 1941 (Union Office of Census & Statistics) 1149Members of the Provincial Councils...S.F. Malan, M.E.C.
1970 Daily News 28 MayMaj. G. Leonard Arthur, MEC in charge of hospital services.
1988 Stanger Mail 23 Dec. 3Members of the Town Board invited MEC Mr Peter Miller..to do an in loco inspection.
1989 E. Prov. Herald 26 Jan. 2Tolcon’s agreement..was described as ‘fair and reasonable’ by MEC for Roads Mr Val Volker.
1994 Weekly Mail & Guardian 16 Sept. 25Though the provincial director general has formal directing powers, MECs do work closely with their respective officials, much as at national level.
Abbreviation of Member of the Executive Committee (of a province).
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