# The Local Government Reorganisation (Pensions etc.) (Greater Manchester and Merseyside) Order 1987, Article 4: Continuity of the exercise of functions


(1) Anything done by or in relation to (or having effect as if done by or in relation to) a transferor authority in the exercise of or in connection with a matter transferred by article 2 shall, so far as is required for continuing its effect on or after 1st October 1987, have effect as if done by or in relation to the transferee authority to which that matter is transferred.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), that paragraph applies to the making of any application, decision, or determination, to the giving of any notice, to the entering into of any agreement or other instrument, and to the bringing of any action or proceeding; but it shall not be construed as transferring any employee of a transferor authority to the employment of a transferee authority.
(3) Any pending action or proceeding may be amended in such manner as may be necessary or proper in consequence of this Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/1579/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-reorganisation-pensions-etc-greater-manchester-and-merseyside-order-1987/article-4
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