SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3 The Agency’s functions under other enactments

Part II Functions under the 1991 Order

Article 39 (codes of practice)

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(1)

The Agency may, after consulting the Department of Health and Social Services for Northern Ireland—

(a)

give directions to district councils under Article 39(2)(b) as to steps to be taken in order to comply with codes of practice under Article 39; and

(b)

enforce any such directions.

(2)

The Agency may undertake consultation with representative organisations regarding proposals for codes of practice under Article 39.