Article 2 Interpretation

In this Order—

• “the 1972 Act” means the Local Government Act 1972 M1;

• “the 1989 Act” means the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 M2;

• “the 1995 Act” means the Environment Act 1995;

• “the 2000 Act” means the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 M3;

• “the acting National Park officer” means the officer appointed by the Secretary of State in accordance with article 11;

• “the Authority” means the South Downs National Park Authority established by article 3;

• “the establishment date” means 1st April 2010;

• “the National Park” means the South Downs National Park M4;

• “the National Park officer” means the officer appointed by the Authority in accordance with paragraph 14 of Schedule 7 to the 1995 Act;

• “the operational date” means 1st April 2011;

• “the relevant functions” means the functions which under Part 3 of the 1995 Act or this Order become, on the operational date, functions of the Authority;

• “a South Downs local authority” means a council mentioned in article 5; and

• “the transitional period” means the period beginning with the establishment date and ending with 31st March 2011.