In this Order—

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

• “combined authority” means a combined authority established under section 103(1) of the 2009 Act3;

• “combined authority returning officer” has the same meaning as in article 2 of the Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 20174;

• “election petition” means a petition presented in pursuance of Part 3 of the Representation of the People Act 19835;

• “local government elector” means a person registered as a local government elector in the register of electors in accordance with section 2 of the Representation of the People Act 19836; and

• “proper officer” has the meaning given by section 270(3) of the Local Government Act 19727.