Article 2 InterpretationI1

In this Order—

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

• “combined area” means the area consisting of the areas of the constituent councils;

• “the Combined Authority” means the Tees Valley Combined Authority as constituted by article 3;

• “constituent councils” means the councils for the local government areas of Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees;

• “financial year” means the period of 12 months ending with 31st March in any year; and

• “the Local Enterprise Partnership” means the board of Tees Valley Unlimited;

• F1“Mayor” means the mayor for the area of the Combined Authority.