4Other duties(1)

Each local authority must establish a procedure for considering representations (including complaints) made to them by any person falling within section 1(2), (3) or (6) about the discharge of the local authority’s functions under sections 1 to 3.

(2)

The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision as to procedures established under subsection (1).

(3)

Subsection (4) applies where a local authority becomes aware that a person to whom the local authority is providing advice, guidance or assistance under section 1 has died.

(4)

The local authority must, as soon as reasonably practicable, notify—

(a)

the Scottish Ministers, and

(b)

Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland.