Committee details

Shadow Authority for Westmorland and Furness Council

Purpose of committee

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

 

Membership