Paragraph 4

In this Scheme:

• “the Act” means the Land Drainage Act 1991;

• “the old Board” means the East Suffolk Internal Drainage Board constituted by the Scheme confirmed by the 2008 Order;

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

• “the District” means the East Suffolk Internal Drainage District constituted by the Scheme confirmed by the 2008 Order;

• “elected members” means those members of the East Suffolk Water Management Board who are appointed by the Secretary of State pursuant to this Scheme or elected in accordance with Schedule 1 to the Act and any applicable regulations made under the Act;

• “property” includes books of account, other books, deeds, maps, papers and other documents, in whatever medium held, and computer and other electronic records;

• “rights and obligations” means all rights, powers, duties (including statutory powers and duties), obligations and liabilities;

• “the 2008 Order” means the East Suffolk Internal Drainage Board Order 2008^f1.