Article 2 InterpretationI1

In this Order—

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

• F1...

• “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

• F2...

• “the ITA” means the Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority^f1.

• F3“Mayor” means the mayor for the area of the GMCA