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).