The Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole (Structural Changes) Order 2018

Other functions of shadow authority

36.—(1) The following provisions of the 1972 Act apply in relation to the shadow authority, notwithstanding that it does not have the functions and full powers of a local authority:

Table 2

Part or section of 1972 Act	Description
Section 3	Chairman
Section 5	Vice-chairman
Parts 5 and 5A	General provisions as to members and proceedings of local authorities, access to meetings and documents of certain authorities, committees and sub-committees
Section 103	Expenses of joint committees
Section 106	Standing orders
Section 146	Transfer of securities on alteration of area, etc
Section 178	Regulations as to allowances
Section 245	Status of certain districts, parishes and communities

(2) The shadow authority, notwithstanding that it does not have the functions and full powers of a local authority, is to be treated—

(a) for the purposes of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014(1) as if it were a district council;

(b) for the purposes of section 101 of the 2000 Act (indemnification of members and officers of relevant authorities), as a relevant authority;

(c) for the purposes of Part 1 of the Local Government Act 2003(2) (capital finance etc and accounts), as a local authority; and

(d) for the purposes of the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (England) Regulations 2001(3), as a relevant authority.

(1)

2014 c.2.

(2)

2003 c.26.

(3)

S.I. 2001/3384