Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 (asp 1)

Part 1 S Best value and accountability

Other provisions about best value S

6 Accounts Commission’s studies and recommendations to include aspects of securing best value S

(1) In subsection (1) of section 97A (Commission’s studies for improving economy etc.) of the 1973 Act—

(a) after “for”, where first occurring, there is inserted—

“(a) the securing by local authorities of best value;

(b)  ”; and

(b) for “for”, where second occurring, there is inserted—

“(c)  ”.

(2) After that subsection there is inserted—

“(1A) In subsection (1)(a) above, the references to best value and the securing of it are references to best value within the meaning of section 1 of the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 (asp 1) and the securing of it in accordance with that section.”.