Sections 72(1), (2) and (4), 73 and 77 of the Local Government Act 1985 (accounts, financial administration and capital and other money received by a residuary body) shall have effect as if references to a new authority included references to an authority established by this order.

Section 12(2)(aa) of the Local Government Finance Act 1982 (accounts subject to audit)3 shall have effect as if the reference to a joint authority included a reference to an authority established by this order.