Article 9 Continuity

(1)

The abolition of the GMFRA, the transfer or abolition of the GMFRA’s functions, and the transfer of the GMFRA’s property, rights and liabilities, do not affect the validity of anything done before the abolition or transfer.

(2)

Paragraphs (3) to (5) apply where any functions, property, rights or liabilities are transferred by this Order from the GMFRA to the GMCA.

(3)

There may be continued by or in relation to the GMCA anything (including legal proceedings) which—

(a)

relates to any of the functions, property, rights or liabilities transferred; and

(b)

is in the process of being done by or in relation to the GMFRA immediately before 8th May 2017.

(4)

Anything which—

(a)

was made or done by or in relation to the GMFRA for the purposes of, or otherwise in connection with, any of the functions, property, rights or liabilities transferred; and

(b)

is in effect immediately before 8th May 2017;

has effect as if made or done by or in relation to the GMCA.

(5)

The GMCA is to be substituted for the GMFRA in any instruments, contracts or legal proceedings which—

(a)

relate to any of the functions, property, rights or liabilities transferred; and

(b)

are made or commenced before 8th May 2017.

(6)

In this paragraph a reference to the transfer of a function includes a reference to the abolition of the function and the conferral of a corresponding function on another person.