PART 1Functions of local authorities and Health Boards
Strategic planning etc.
33Preparation of strategic plan
1
This section applies where an integration authority in relation to the area of a local authority is preparing a strategic plan.
2
The integration authority is to—
a
prepare proposals for what the strategic plan should contain, and
b
seek the views of its strategic planning group on the proposals.
3
Taking account of any views expressed by virtue of subsection (2)(b), the integration authority is then to—
a
prepare a first draft of the strategic plan, and
b
seek the views of its strategic planning group on the draft.
4
Taking account of any views expressed by virtue of subsection (3)(b), the integration authority is then to—
a
prepare a second draft of the strategic plan,
b
send a copy to—
i
the persons mentioned in subsection (5), and
ii
such other persons as it considers appropriate, and
c
invite the recipients to express views (within such period as the integration authority considers appropriate) on the draft.
5
The persons referred to in subsection (4)(b)(i) are—
a
where the integration authority is an integration joint board, each constituent authority,
b
where the integration authority is a local authority, the Health Board with which the local authority prepared the integration scheme in pursuance of which the integration authority acquired its delegated functions,
c
where the integration authority is a Health Board, the local authority with which the Health Board prepared the integration scheme in pursuance of which the integration authority acquired its delegated functions, and
d
persons who the integration authority considers to be representative of each of the groups mentioned in subsection (6).
6
The groups referred to in subsection (5)(d) are such groups of persons appearing to the Scottish Ministers to have an interest as may be prescribed.
7
In finalising the strategic plan, the integration authority must take account of any views expressed by virtue of subsection (4)(c).