Section 59 Meaning of “integration authority”I1

For the purposes of this Part, the “integration authority” for the area of a local authority is—

(a)

where in pursuance of the integration scheme for the area functions are delegated in accordance with the integration model mentioned in section 1(4)(a), the integration joint board established in pursuance of the scheme,

(b)

where in pursuance of the integration scheme for the area functions are delegated in accordance with the integration model mentioned in section 1(4)(b), the Health Board to which the functions are delegated,

(c)

where in pursuance of the integration scheme for the area functions are delegated in accordance with the integration model mentioned in section 1(4)(c), the local authority to which the functions are delegated,

(d)

where in pursuance of the integration scheme for the area functions are delegated in accordance with the integration model mentioned in section 1(4)(d)

F1(i)

in sections 23 to 28, 29(4) and (6)(b) and 41(1) and so far as relating to a particular function, the local authority or Health Board to which the function is delegated,

(ii)

in any other section,

the local authority and the Health Board to which the functions are delegated, acting jointly.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in s. 59(d) inserted (28.11.2014) by The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 (Modifications) Order 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/342), arts. 1, 2(6)

Commencement

I1: S. 59 in force at 22.9.2014 by S.S.I. 2014/231, art. 2