2. In this Order—
“the Act” means the Local Government Act 1992;
“the 1972 Act” means the Local Government Act 1972(1);
“Brighton” means the borough of Brighton and “the Brighton Council” means the council of that borough;
“East Sussex” means the non-metropolitan county of East Sussex and “the County Council” means the council of that county;
“East Sussex district” means a district in East Sussex;
“Hove” means the borough of Hove and “the Hove Council” means the council of that borough;
“the preliminary period” means the period beginning with the relevant date and ending immediately before the reorganisation date;
“the relevant date” means 6th May 1996;
“relevant provision” means a provision in any subordinate legislation made under the Act or made, in connection with the Act or such provision, under any other enactment;
“the reorganisation date” means 1st April 1997; and
“subordinate legislation” has the same meaning as in section 21 of the Interpretation Act 1978(2).