(a)      In this article the following words have the meanings indicated.

      (b)      "Area" means the regional planning and development area that includes all of Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties.

      (c)      "Commissioner" means a member of the board of county commissioners of Somerset County or Worcester County or of the County Council of Wicomico County.

      (d)      "Council" means the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland.

      (e)      "Region" means the area that includes all of Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties.