PART 1Functions of local authorities and Health Boards
Carrying out of integration functions
I141Carrying out of integration functions: localities
1
This section applies where—
a
an integration authority carrying out an integration function for the area of a local authority proposes to take a decision which the integration authority considers might significantly affect the provision in a locality of the area of a service provided in pursuance of the function, or
b
a person carrying out an integration function for the area of a local authority proposes to take a decision which the person considers might significantly affect the provision in a locality of the area of a service provided in pursuance of the function.
2
In subsection (1), “locality” means a locality of an area as set out in the strategic plan in pursuance of section 29(3)(a).
3
The integration authority or, as the case may be, person must take such action as the authority or person thinks fit with a view to securing that the groups mentioned in subsection (4) are involved in and consulted on the decision.
4
The groups referred to in subsection (3) are such groups of persons appearing to the Scottish Ministers to have an interest as may be prescribed.
5
The integration authority may pay to members of groups consulted under subsection (3) such expenses and allowances as the authority determines.