1.—(1) The governing body shall not—N.I.
(a)be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown;
(b)have any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown,
and its property shall not be regarded as property of, or held on behalf of, the Crown.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Order, section 19 of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33) shall apply to the governing body.