Part IBest Value
General
26Guidance
1
This section has effect in relation to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State under this Part.
2
The Secretary of State—
a
may issue guidance to or in respect of best value authorities generally or to or in respect of one or more particular authorities;
b
may issue different guidance to or in respect of different authorities;
c
must, before he issues guidance, consult the authorities concerned or persons appearing to him to represent them;
d
must arrange for guidance to be published.
3
Before issuing guidance under section 10 the Secretary of State shall, in addition to the consultation required by subsection (2)(c) above, consult the Audit Commission.
4
Before issuing guidance under section 25 the Secretary of State shall, in addition to the consultation required by subsection (2)(c) above, consult the persons or bodies concerned.