(1) A network must use its best endeavours to agree on a protocol with local primary healthcare organisations to promote cooperation between the network and the organisations in the planning and delivery of health services.
(2) A protocol must—
(a) satisfy any requirements prescribed by regulation for the protocol; and
(b) be published in a way that allows the protocol to be accessed by members of the public, including, for example, on the internet.
(3) The network must give effect to the protocol in performing its functions under this Act.