It is jointly funded by the five district councils, pro rata to their population, and is run by a committee of equal numbers of councillors from the five councils.
The liquidator was at liberty to sell the shares and account to the former clients out of the net proceeds of sale, pro rata, to their respective interests.
It was created following the abolition of the county council in 1986 and expanded in 1997, and is funded by the five district councils, pro rata to their population.
They will therefore generally be entitled to the same terms and conditions pro rata as full-timers, including pay, benefits, pension and holiday entitlement.
