Health Act 2006

22 Guidance

(1) The relevant authority may issue guidance to designated bodies in connection with—

(a) determining whether conditions specified in regulations under section 17 have been satisfied in relation to the nomination or appointment of a person as a designated body’s accountable officer;

(b) the discharge by a designated body’s accountable officer of any responsibilities imposed on him by regulations under section 17;

(c) the exercise by designated bodies of their powers under section 17(9);

(d) the exercise by designated bodies of their powers under section 20(5)(c).

(2) The relevant authority may issue guidance to responsible bodies in connection with their discharge of any duties imposed on them by regulations under section 18.

(3) Guidance under this section may make different provision for different cases or circumstances.

(4) Designated bodies and responsible bodies must have regard to any guidance under this section in exercising any functions to which the guidance relates.