PART 8SOCIAL SERVICES FUNCTIONS

Codes

148Policy statements: requirements and ancillary powers

1

A policy statement issued under section 147(1) must set out—

a

how the local authority proposes that social services functions should be exercised differently from the requirement in the relevant code, and

b

the authority’s reasons for proposing that different course.

2

An authority that has issued a policy statement may—

a

issue a revised policy statement;

b

give notice revoking a policy statement.

3

A policy statement (or revised statement) must state—

a

that it is issued under section 147(1), and

b

the date on which it is to take effect.

4

An authority that issues a policy statement (or revised statement), or gives a notice under subsection (2)(b), must—

a

arrange for the statement or notice to be published;

b

send a copy of the statement or notice to the Welsh Ministers.