47 Co-operationS
(1)In considering whether to make a [F1partnership scheme] [F2or franchising framework] or ticketing scheme a local transport authority shall have regard to the desirability, in appropriate cases, of making a [F3scheme or framework] jointly with another authority.
(2)A local transport authority shall, in determining their opinion under paragraph (a) of section 35 of this Act, have regard to the desirability, in appropriate cases, of carrying out their functions under sections 33 and 34 of this Act jointly with another authority (whether as respects the whole or any part of their combined area).
(3)Local transport authorities shall in carrying out their functions—
(a)under this Part of this Act in relation to [F4partnership schemes] [F5and franchising frameworks] and ticketing schemes; and
(b)under sections 33 and 34 of this Act,
co-operate with one another.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 47(1) substituted (4.12.2023) by Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (asp 17), s. 130(2), sch. para. 3(5)(a)(i) (with s. 126); S.S.I. 2023/250, sch.
F2Words in s. 47(1) substituted (4.12.2023) by Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (asp 17), s. 130(2), sch. para. 3(5)(a)(ii) (with s. 126); S.S.I. 2023/250, sch.
F3Words in s. 47(1) substituted (4.12.2023) by Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (asp 17), s. 130(2), sch. para. 3(5)(a)(iii) (with s. 126); S.S.I. 2023/250, sch.
F4Words in s. 47(3)(a) substituted (4.12.2023) by Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (asp 17), s. 130(2), sch. para. 3(5)(b)(i) (with s. 126); S.S.I. 2023/250, sch.
F5Words in s. 47(3)(a) substituted (4.12.2023) by Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (asp 17), s. 130(2), sch. para. 3(5)(b)(ii) (with s. 126); S.S.I. 2023/250, sch.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 47: transfer of functions (1.11.2006) by Transfer of Functions to the Shetland Transport Partnership Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/527), arts. 1, 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 5)
C2S. 47: transfer of functions (7.11.2006) by Transfer of Functions to the South-West of Scotland Transport Partnership Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/538), art. 1, Sch. 1 (with art. 5)