PART ISOCIAL CARE WORKERS
Miscellaneous and supplemental
19Default powers of Department
1
The powers conferred by this section are exercisable by the Department if it is satisfied that the Council—
a
has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge any of its functions; or
b
in discharging any of its functions, has without reasonable excuse failed to comply with any directions or guidance given by it under section 1(3) in relation to those functions.
2
The Department may—
a
make an order declaring the Council to be in default; and
b
direct the Council to discharge such of its functions, and in such manner and within such period or periods, as may be specified in the direction.
3
If the Council fails to comply with the Department's direction under subsection (2), the Department may—
a
discharge the functions to which the direction relates itself; or
b
make arrangements for any other person to discharge those functions on its behalf.