Every children's authority must, so far as is consistent with the proper exercise of its children functions, co-operate with other children's authorities and with other children's service providers in the exercise of those functions.

The Executive must make arrangements to promote co-operation of the kind mentioned in subsection (1).

Every children's authority must co-operate with the Executive in the making of the arrangements mentioned in subsection (2).

“Children functions” are any functions which may contribute to the well-being of children and young persons.