# The Greater Manchester Combined Authority Order 2011, 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;
“constituent councils” means the metropolitan district councils for the local government areas of Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, and Wigan;
“the Executive” has the meaning given by article 9(1);
“financial year” means the period of 12 months ending with 31st March in any year;
“the GMCA” has the meaning given by article 3(2); and
“the ITA” means the Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2011/9780111506318/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-greater-manchester-combined-authority-order-2011/article-2
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