Part I

Preliminary

Interpretation
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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.