5.—(1) The Welsh Ministers may give guidance to the Body with respect to the manner in which it should exercise its functions so as to give effect to its [F2general purpose in article 4].
(2) In preparing any guidance under paragraph (1), the Welsh Ministers must have regard to the Body’s responsibilities and resources.
(3) In discharging its [F3general purpose in article 4], the Body must have regard to guidance given under this article.
(4) Before giving guidance to the Body under this article, the Welsh Ministers must consult the Body and such other bodies or persons as the Welsh Ministers consider appropriate.
(5) The Welsh Ministers must publish any guidance given under this article as soon as is reasonably practicable after giving the guidance.
(6) The power to give guidance under this article includes power to vary or revoke it.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in art. 5 heading inserted (21.5.2016) by Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3), ss. 5(3)(a), 88(2)(a)
F2Words in art. 5(1) substituted (21.5.2016) by Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3), ss. 5(3)(b), 88(2)(a)
F3Words in art. 5(3) substituted (21.5.2016) by Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3), ss. 5(3)(c), 88(2)(a)
Commencement Information
I1Art. 5 in force at 19.7.2012, see art. 1(2)