PART 4Additional functions

Incidental provisions13

The following provisions have effect in relation to the Combined Authority as if it were a local authority—

a

section 113 of the Local Government Act 1972(power to place staff at the disposal of other local authorities)33;

b

section 142(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 (power to arrange for publication of information etc relating to the functions of the authority)34; and

c

section 222 of the Local Government Act 1972 (power to prosecute and defend legal proceedings)35.