PART 1Development of water resources
I12Involvement of public bodies
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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.