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28.—(1) The Department shall consult the public where it proposes to prepare, modify or review an improvement plan.
(2) Where paragraph (1) applies, the Department shall—
(a)inform the public as to its proposal, any relevant background information and the right of the public to participate in the relevant decision making process;
(b)specify the means by which the public can participate in the consultation, including an address for responses, and a reasonable timescale for the consultation; and
(c)take account of the results of the consultation in making the relevant decision.
(3) Where, following a consultation, the Department takes a decision in relation to its proposal, it shall inform the public and provide information as to the reasons and considerations on which its decision is based as well as information as to the public participation process.
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