Article 2 Interpretation

In this Order—

• “the Act” means the Local Government Act 1992;

• “the 1972 Act” means the Local Government Act 1972^f1;

• “existing”, in relation to an area or an authority, means that area or authority as it exists on the date this Order is made;

• “North Yorkshire” means the non-metropolitan county of North Yorkshire and “the County Council” means the council of that county;

• “the preliminary period” means the period beginning with 8th May 1995 and ending immediately before the reorganisation date;

• “relevant provision” means a provision in any subordinate legislation made under the Act or made, in connection with the Act or such provision, under any other enactment;

• “the reorganisation date” means 1st April 1996; and

• “subordinate legislation” has the same meaning as in section 21 of the Interpretation Act 1978^f2.