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.