13.5. In addition to the provisions required for the achievement of the objects of the agreement, the board is deemed to be a local municipality for the purposes of sections 6.0.1 and 6.0.2, of the first paragraph of section 10 and of sections 11 and 12.
However, sections 1 and 4 do not apply in respect of expenses incurred pursuant to the agreement by the board or by any of the municipalities that are parties thereto.
In addition to the maximum term prescribed in the second paragraph of section 7, the board may not grant a lease under that section for a period exceeding the term of the agreement.