Article 2 Interpretation

In this Order—

• “the 2009 Act” means the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;

• “combined area” means the area consisting of the areas of the constituent councils;

• “the Combined Authority” means the Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority constituted by article 3;

• “commencement date” means the date on which this Order comes into force;

• “constituent councils” means—

  1. (a)

     Sheffield City Council; and

  2. (b)

     Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council and Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council;

• “financial year” means the period of 12 months ending with 31st March in any year;

• “ITA” means the South Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority;

• “non-constituent councils” means—

  1. (a)

     Chesterfield Borough Council; and

  2. (b)

     Bassetlaw District Council, Bolsover District Council, Derbyshire Dales District Council and North East Derbyshire District Council.