# The Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990, Regulation 2: Interpretation

Extent: E+W

In these Regulations—
“the 1972 Act” means the Local Government Act 1972;
“the 1989 Act” means the Local Government and Housing Act 1989;
“authority”, except in Part II and as provided in regulations 6(2) and 18, means a relevant authority as defined in relation to England and Wales in paragraph 4(1) of Schedule 1 to the 1989 Act; and
“financial year” means the period of twelve months ending on 31st March.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/1553/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-committees-and-political-groups-regulations-1990/regulation-2
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