39—Cooperation between councils
(1) A council may, in
performing its functions or exercising its powers under this Act, act in
conjunction or partnership with, or cooperate or coordinate its activities
with, 1 or more other councils.
(2) The Chief Public
Health Officer may request a council to cooperate with 1 or more other
councils if the Chief Public Health Officer considers that the councils share
a common area of concern.
(3) If a council
receives a request under subsection (2), the council must, within
28 days after receiving the request or such longer period as the
Chief Public Health Officer may specify, furnish the Chief Public Health
Officer with a written report on the action that the council intends to take
in response to the request.