# The West Suffolk (Local Government Changes) Order 2018, Article 17: Other functions of the shadow authority


(1) The following provisions of the 1972 Act apply in relation to the shadow authority, notwithstanding that it does not have the functions and full powers of a local authority—
Table
Part or section of 1972 Act
Description
Section 3
Chair
Section 5
Vice-chair
Parts 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) The 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 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 (capital finance etc. and accounts), as a local authority; and
(d) for the purposes of the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (England) Regulations 2001, as a relevant authority.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2018/9780111167588/article/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-west-suffolk-local-government-changes-order-2018/article-17
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