The Shadow Authority has the responsibility to
commence and sustain its running as a Shadow Authority. The functions of the Shadow Authority include:
·
Approving a budget and
appropriate policies for the Westmorland and Furness Council and
setting of the council tax for its area
·
Adopting the Shadow
Authority’s Constitution in accordance with the requirements
of section 9P of the Local Government Act 2000
·
Appointing the Chair and Vice
Chair of the Shadow Authority, the Chair and Vice-Chair of
Committees (except the Executive Committee), Sub-Committees and
Special Committees; Leader
·
Adopting the Shadow
Authority’s Codes of Conduct for Shadow Members and Officers
and the Protocol on Member/Officer Relations
·
Where permitted by the law,
will make arrangements for appointments to outside
bodies
·
Approving the Shadow Members
Allowance Scheme, including any pension provision for Members,
following advice from any Independent Remuneration Panel