Functions
12Guidance
1
The Commissioner may issue guidance on best practice in connection with any matter relating to the interests of older people in Wales.
2
Guidance under subsection (1) may be issued to—
a
the Assembly;
b
persons mentioned in Schedule 2;
c
persons providing regulated services in Wales.
3
Before issuing guidance under subsection (1) the Commissioner must consult such persons as he thinks appropriate.
4
Where guidance issued under this section is applicable to a person mentioned in subsection (2), that person must have regard to the guidance in discharging his functions.
5
In discharging his functions in respect of a person mentioned in subsection (2), the Commissioner may have regard to the extent to which the person has complied with any guidance issued under this section which is applicable to that person.