C1Part I Best Value
General
I126 Guidance.
1
This section has effect in relation to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State under this Part.
2
The Secretary of State—
a
may issue guidance to or in respect of F2... authorities generally or to or in respect of one or more particular authorities;
b
may issue different guidance to or in respect of different authorities;
c
must, before he issues guidance, consult the authorities concerned or persons appearing to him to represent them;
d
must arrange for guidance to be published.
3
Before issuing guidance under section 10 the Secretary of State shall, in addition to the consultation required by subsection (2)(c) above, consult the Audit Commission.
F13A
Before issuing guidance under section 10A the Secretary of State shall, in addition to the consultation required by subsection (2)(c) above, consult the Auditor General for Wales.
4
Before issuing guidance under section 25 the Secretary of State shall, in addition to the consultation required by subsection (2)(c) above, consult the persons or bodies concerned.
Pt. I modified (18.11.2003 so far as relating to E. and so far as relating to a best value authority in W. mentioned in s. 101(7), 27.11.2003 so far as relating to a best value authority in W., other than one mentioned in s. 101(7)) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), ss. 101, 128(3)(b), 128(4)(c), 128(5), 128(6); S.I. 2003/2938, art. 2(b) (with art. 8Sch.); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I