London Local Authorities Act 2000

Part I Preliminary

1 Citation and commencement

(1) This Act may be cited as the London Local Authorities Act 2000 and except where otherwise provided shall come into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the date on which it is passed.

(2) The London Local Authorities Acts 1990 to 1996 and this Act may together be cited as the London Local Authorities Acts 1990 to 2000.

2 Interpretation

In this Act, except as otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise requires—

• “authorised officer” means an officer of a participating council authorised by the council in writing to act in relation to the relevant provision of this Act;

• “functions” includes powers and duties;

• “participating council” means the common council in its capacity as a local authority and the council of any London borough other than Barnet; and “borough”, “City” and “council” shall be construed accordingly.