Explanatory Notes

Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010

2010 asp 8

28 April 2010

The Act

Part 5 – Social Care and Social Work: Scrutiny and Improvement

Chapter 4 – Local Authority Adoption and Fostering Services etc.
Section 86 – Applications under Chapter 4 in respect of conditions

159.This section gives local authorities the power to apply to SCSWIS for the variation or removal of any condition. Applications must comply with the manner and content of applications, including a fee if appropriate, as for applications under section 76. If SCSWIS decides to grant or refuse the application, it must notify the authority and issue a new certificate of registration if appropriate.