Article 2 InterpretationI1

In this Order—

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

• “combined area” means the area consisting of the areas of the constituent councils;

• “the Combined Authority” means the West Yorkshire Combined Authority constituted by article 3;

• “the commencement date” means the date on which this Order comes into force;

• “constituent councils” means the metropolitan district councils for the local government areas of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield;

• “the Executive” has the meaning given by article 8(1);

• “financial year” means the period of 12 months ending with 31st March in any year;

• “the ITA” means the West Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority;

• “Local Enterprise Partnership” means the Board of the Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnership; and

• “non-constituent council” means the council for the local government area of York.