(1)Subject to subsection (3) below, each of the functions of an authority mentioned in subsection (2) below shall be discharged only by the authority.
(2)The functions are—
(a)making a determination under section 8(2) or 12(1) above;
(b)making a calculation in accordance with any of sections 32 to 37 or section 60 or any of sections 43 to 51 or section 61 above, whether originally or by way of substitute;
(c)setting an amount of council tax for a financial year under Chapter III of this Part, whether originally or by way of substitute; and
(d)issuing a precept under Chapter IV of this Part, whether originally or by way of substitute.
(3)The functions of an authority mentioned in subsection (2)(c) above may, if the authority so directs, be exercised by a committee of the authority appointed by it for that purpose; and as respects a committee so appointed—
(a)the number of members and their term of office shall be fixed by the authority; and
(b)each member shall be a member of the authority.
(4)Part VA (access to meetings and documents of certain authorities, committees and sub-committees) of the [1972 c. 70.] Local Government Act 1972 shall apply in relation to a committee appointed under subsection (3) above as it applies in relation to a committee appointed under section 102 of that Act.