13Strategic priorities of the Agency
(1)The Scottish Ministers may determine strategic priorities in relation to the carrying out of the functions of the Agency.
(2)In making a determination under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must not do anything which would, or might, affect decisions of the Agency about which particular operations are to be carried out by it in compliance with those priorities and how they are to be so carried out.
(3)Before making a determination under subsection (1) the Scottish Ministers must consult—
(a)the Authority;
(b)the Director General of the Agency;
(c)persons whom the Scottish Ministers consider represent the interests of chief constables of police forces; and
(d)persons whom the Scottish Ministers consider represent the interests of police bodies.
(4)The Scottish Ministers must arrange for any determination under subsection (1) to be published in such manner as they consider appropriate.