Article 8 Preparations by Island council for assumption of abolished councils' functions
During the shadow period, the Island council shall have the following additional functions—
(a)
it shall prepare for the assumption on the reorganisation date of all functions transferred by article 3 or conferred by Part III of this Order;
(b)
it shall prepare any budgets and plans which will be required when those functions are assumed; and
(c)
it shall liaise with the Medina council and the South Wight council for the purpose of ensuring continuity of public service delivery on and after that date.