“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.