Co-operation in relation to community justice functions
35Duty of co-operation
1
Each person or group of persons falling within subsection (2) must so far as reasonably practicable co-operate, in the exercise of their respective functions in relation to community justice, with each other person or group of persons falling within that subsection.
2
Those persons are—
a
Community Justice Scotland,
b
each of the community justice partners,
c
the community justice partners for the area of each local authority.
3
Such co-operation may include—
a
sharing information,
b
providing advice and assistance,
c
co-ordinating activities (and seeking to prevent unnecessary duplication),
d
funding activities together.
4
In complying with subsection (1), a person or group of persons must have regard to the desirability of community justice in a particular area being best suited to the needs of that area.