Commentary on Sections

Section 29 – Policy making standards

47.This section defines “policy making standard” to mean a standard that relates to a policy decision and which is intended to secure, or to contribute to securing, one or more of the following results:

48.In this section positive or adverse effects can mean those experienced directly or indirectly.

49.A “policy decision” for the purpose of this Part means a decision by the person about the exercise of the person’s functions, or about the conduct of the person’s business or other undertaking.