# The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026, Article 40: Other functions of the West Surrey shadow authority


(1) The following provisions apply in relation to the West Surrey shadow authority, notwithstanding that it does not have the functions and full powers of a local authority—
(a) the following provisions of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009—
(i) section 109A (proposal for new combined authority); and
(ii) section 110 (requirements in connection with establishment of combined authority);
(b) the following provisions of the 1972 Act—
(i) section 3 (chairman);
(ii) section 5 (vice-chairman);
(iii) 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);
(iv) section 103 (expenses of joint committees);
(v) section 106 (standing orders);
(vi) section 146 (transfer of securities on alteration of area, etc.);
(vii) section 178 (regulations as to allowances); and
(viii) section 245 (status of certain districts, parishes and communities).
(2) The West Surrey 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 and any regulations made under that Act 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;
(d) for the purposes of the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (England) Regulations 2001, as a relevant authority;
(e) for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 2018, as a public authority; and
(f) for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, as a public authority.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/264/article/40 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/surrey-structural-changes-order-2026/article-40
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