eligible councillormeans— (a) a member of a local authority in England who is entitled to be a member of the Scheme under a scheme made in accordance with the Local Authorities (Members' Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003;
Yearmeans the 12 months ending with 31st March save that in respect of the year ending with 31st March 2004, it means the period from 1st May 2003 until 31st March 2004 in respect of councillor members who are members of a local authority in England and in respect of the year ending 31st March 2005, it means the period from 10th June 2004 until 31st March 2005 in respect of councillor members who are members of a county council or a county borough council in Wales.”