Part 1Records management plans

I19Guidance

1

The Keeper may issue guidance to authorities about their duties under this Part.

2

The Keeper may issue different guidance under subsection (1) in relation to different authorities.

3

Before issuing guidance under subsection (1), the Keeper must—

a

consult the following on a draft of the guidance, namely—

i

such authorities as the Keeper considers will be affected by the guidance, and

ii

such other persons (if any) as the Keeper considers appropriate, and

b

have regard to any views expressed in response to the consultation.

4

Authorities must have regard to any guidance issued by the Keeper under subsection (1).