Part 1Democracy and involvement
Chapter 3Involvement in functions of public authorities
I124Duty of public authorities to secure involvement: guidance
1
The Secretary of State may give guidance to authorities to which section 23 applies (other than the Secretary of State) in relation to the discharge of their duties under that section.
2
Guidance under this section—
a
may be given generally or to one or more particular authorities;
b
may be different for different authorities;
c
must be published.
3
Before giving guidance under this section the Secretary of State must consult the authority or authorities to which it is given.
4
An authority to which section 23 applies must, in deciding how to fulfil its duties under that section, have regard to any guidance given to it under this section.