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The Authority shall have the following general functions—
(a)maintaining a statement of the general principles which it considers should be followed—
(i)in the carrying-on of activities within its remit, and
(ii)in the carrying-out of its functions in relation to such activities;
(b)providing in relation to activities within its remit such general oversight and guidance as it considers appropriate;
(c)superintending, in relation to activities within its remit, compliance with—
(i)requirements imposed by or under Part 1 or this Part, and
(ii)codes of practice under this Act;
(d)providing to the public, and to persons carrying on activities within its remit, such information and advice as it considers appropriate about the nature and purpose of such activities;
(e)monitoring developments relating to activities within its remit and advising the Secretary of State, the National Assembly for Wales and the relevant Northern Ireland department on issues relating to such developments;
(f)advising the Secretary of State, the National Assembly for Wales or the relevant Northern Ireland department on such other issues relating to activities within its remit as he, the Assembly or the department may require.
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