(1)Where the integration authority is an integration joint board, it must give a direction to a constituent authority to carry out each function delegated to the integration authority.
(2)Where[F1, as mentioned in section 59(b) or (c),] the integration authority is a local authority or a Health Board, it may give a direction to the Health Board or local authority which prepared the integration scheme by virtue of which it is the integration authority to carry out any function delegated to the integration authority.
[F2(2A)Where, as mentioned in section 59(d)(i), the integration authority in relation to a particular function is a local authority or Health Board, the integration authority may give a direction to the Health Board or, as the case may be, the local authority which delegated the function to carry out the function.]
(3)A person to whom a direction under this section may be given must provide the integration authority with such information as the integration authority may reasonably require for the purpose of its deciding—
(a)whether to give the direction,
(b)the content of the direction.
(4)A direction under this section may be given to more than one person in relation to the same function.
(5)If a direction such as is mentioned in subsection (4) is given, the direction may—
(a)require the persons to carry out the function jointly or only in so far as is specified in the direction,
(b)require each person to carry out the function in relation to an area specified in the direction,
(c)require each person to do particular things in relation to the function.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 26(2) inserted (28.11.2014) by The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 (Modifications) Order 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/342), arts. 1, 2(4)(a)
F2S. 26(2A) inserted (28.11.2014) by The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 (Modifications) Order 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/342), arts. 1, 2(4)(b)
Commencement Information
I1S. 26 in force at 22.9.2014 by S.S.I. 2014/231, art. 2