PART 1Development of water resources

I12Involvement of public bodies

1

For the purpose of securing its participation in development of the kind mentioned in section 1(1), the Scottish Ministers may give a designated body directions as to the exercise of its functions.

2

Directions under subsection (1) may be—

a

of a general or specific character,

b

for collective or individual application.

3

Before giving directions under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers are to consult each body to which they would apply.

4

A body must comply with directions under subsection (1) applying to it.

5

Directions under subsection (1) may vary or revoke earlier such directions.

6

This section is without prejudice to any other enactment providing for the Scottish Ministers to give directions to a designated body.