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Part 7E+WBest value

Duties of best value authoritiesE+W

137Guidance about general best value dutyE+W

In section 3 of the Local Government Act 1999 (c. 27) (best value authorities: general duty), for subsection (4) substitute—

(4)In deciding—

(a)how to fulfil the duty arising under subsection (1),

(b)who to consult under subsection (2), or

(c)the form, content and timing of consultations under that subsection,

an authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.

Commencement Information

I1S. 137 in force at 1.4.2008 in relation to E. and police authorities in W. by S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(b)

I2S. 137 in force at 1.4.2008 for W. save in relation to a police authority for a police area in Wales by S.I. 2008/591, art. 2(a)