# The Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole (Structural Changes) Order 2018, Article 17: Other functions of shadow authority


The shadow authority must take all such practicable steps as are necessary or expedient—
(a) to commence and sustain its running as a shadow authority;
(b) to prepare the authority for the assumption, as Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, of local government functions and full local authority powers on 1st April 2019;
(c) to prepare any budgets or plans required by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council when those functions are assumed; and
(d) to liaise with the County Council (in relation to its functions in respect of Christchurch) and the Borough Councils for the purpose of ensuring continuity of the delivery of public services on and after 1st April 2019.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2018/9780111168134/article/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-bournemouth-dorset-and-poole-structural-changes-order-2018/article-17
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