# City of Newcastle upon Tyne Act 2000, Section 2: Interpretation


In this Act, except as otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise requires—
“Act of 1982” means the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (c. 30);
“authorised officer” means an officer of the council authorised by it in writing to act for the purposes of this Act;
“the chief constable” means the Chief Constable of the Northumbria police force;
“the city” means the City of Newcastle upon Tyne;
“the council” means the Council of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne; and
“proper officer” shall have the same meaning as in section 270(3) of the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukla/2000/8/section/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/city-of-newcastle-upon-tyne-act-2000/section-2
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