Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002

56 Directions

(1) The Scottish Ministers must give Scottish Water directions—

(a) as to the exercise of its powers under section 25 and schedule 3, and

(b) otherwise as to how its affairs are to be managed and conducted.

(2) Directions under subsection (1) may be of a general or specific character and may, in particular, include provision—

(a) as to the nature and allocation of the responsibilities of the members and employees of Scottish Water,

(b) requiring Scottish Water to obtain the approval of, or to consult, the Scottish Ministers before exercising such of its powers, or exercising them in such ways, as the directions may specify,

(c) for any matter to which the directions relate to be determined, in such manner (if any) as the directions may specify, by a person other than the Scottish Ministers.

(3) The Scottish Ministers may give Scottish Water other directions of a general or specific character as to the exercise of its functions.

(4) Before giving any direction under this section, the Scottish Ministers must consult Scottish Water.

(5) Scottish Water must comply with directions given under this Part.