18.—(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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 2014(1) 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 2003(2) (capital finance etc and accounts), as a local authority;
(d)for the purposes of the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (England) Regulations 2001(3), as a relevant authority;
(e)for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 2018(4), as a public authority; and
(f)for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act 2000(5), as a public authority.