Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014

48 Power to make provision in consequence of new integration scheme

(1) This section applies where the Scottish Ministers approve an integration scheme which has been prepared by virtue of section 47.

(2) In consequence of the replacement of an integration scheme by a new integration scheme, the Scottish Ministers may by order provide for the winding-up of an integration joint board.

(3) In consequence of the replacement of an integration scheme by a new integration scheme, the Scottish Ministers may by scheme make such provision about the transfer of staff, property, rights, liabilities or obligations of an integration joint board, a local authority or a Health Board as they consider necessary.

(4) Before making a scheme under subsection (3), the Scottish Ministers must consult—

(a) the person from whom it is proposed to transfer staff, and

(b) the person to whom it is proposed that the staff be transferred.

(5) Before making a scheme under subsection (3) in relation to staff, the Scottish Ministers must consult in respect of each group mentioned in subsection (6) such persons appearing to be representative of the group as the Scottish Ministers think fit.

(6) The groups mentioned in subsection (5) are—

(a) health professionals,

(b) social care professionals,

(c) such other groups of persons appearing to the Scottish Ministers to have an interest as may be prescribed.