Interpretation
2. 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 Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral Combined Authority constituted by article 3;
“commencement date” means the date on which this Order comes into force;
“constituent councils” means the councils for the local government areas of Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral;
“the Executive” means the Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive;
“financial year” means the period of 12 months ending with 31st March in any year;
“the ITA” means the Merseyside Integrated Transport Authority;
“Halton Council” means the council of the borough of Halton; and
“Local Enterprise Partnership” means the Board of the Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership.