There shall be a body corporate to be known as the Gas and Electricity Consumer Council (in this Act referred to as “the Council”) for the purpose of carrying out the functions of the Council under this Act.

The Council shall not be regarded as a servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.

The Gas Consumers' Council established under section 2 of the [1986 c. 44.] Gas Act 1986 (in this Act referred to as “the 1986 Act”) and the consumers' committees established under section 2 of the [1989 c. 29.] Electricity Act 1989 (in this Act referred to as “the 1989 Act”) are abolished.

Schedule 2 has effect with respect to the Council.