Part 2Local government bodies in Wales
Chapter 2Studies and performance standards
Studies
42Studies on impact of statutory provisions etc
1
The Auditor General for Wales must undertake F1... studies designed to enable him to prepare reports as to the impact of —
a
the operation of any statutory provisions, or
b
any directions or guidance given by F2the Welsh Ministers (whether or not under a statutory provision),
on economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the discharge of the functions of localgovernment bodies in Wales.
2
The Auditor General for Wales must from time to time lay before F3the National Assembly for Wales a report of any matters which,in his opinion—
a
arise out of studies under this section, and
b
ought to be drawn to the attention of F3the National Assembly for Wales.
3
Before undertaking F4... a study under this section, the Auditor General for Wales must consult—
a
any associations of local government bodies in Wales which appear to him to be concerned, and
b
any associations of employees which appear to him to be appropriate.
4
The Auditor General for Wales and the F5Welsh Ministers must co-operate with each other with respect to the exercise of their respective functions under this section and F6sections 149A and 149B of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (reviews of studies and research and other reviews relating to local authority social services functions carried out by the Welsh Ministers).