PART 3SHADOW AUTHORITIES
Other functions of the shadow authorities17
1
The following provisions of the 1972 Act apply in relation to a shadow authority, notwithstanding that it does not have the functions and full powers of a local authority:
Part or section of 1972 Act | |
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Section 3 | Chairman |
Section 5 | Vice-chairman |
Part 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
Each 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 201415 and any regulations made under that Act 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 200316 (capital finance etc and accounts), as a local authority;
d
for the purposes of the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (England) Regulations 200117, as a relevant authority;
e
for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 201818, as a public authority; and
f
for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act 200019, as a public authority.