In this Order—

• “the 1972 Act” means the Local Government Act 19722;

• “the 1994 Act” means the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994;

• “existing authority” means a county or district council or joint board which will cease to exist as a result of the 1994 Act;

• “new authority” means a county or county borough council established under the 1994 Act;

• “the transitional period” means the period beginning with 4th May 1995 and ending on 31st March 1996.