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.