# London Local Authorities Act 1996, Section 2: Interpretation


In this Act, except as otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise requires—
“authorised officer” means an officer of a borough council authorised by the council in writing to act in relation to the relevant provision of this Act;
“borough council” means London borough council and includes the Common Council of the City of London; and “borough” and “council” shall be construed accordingly.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukla/1996/9/section/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/london-local-authorities-act-1996/section-2
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