Part 1The Local Better Regulation Office
Ministerial powers in relation to LBRO
16Guidance or directions by Welsh Ministers
1
The Welsh Ministers may give LBRO—
a
guidance, or
b
directions,
as to the exercise in relation to Wales of any of its functions relating to a Welsh ministerial matter.
2
Before giving any guidance or directions under this section the Welsh Ministers must consult—
a
LBRO, and
b
such other persons as the Welsh Ministers consider likely to be affected by the guidance or directions, or persons representative of such persons.
3
The Welsh Ministers must—
a
publish (in such manner as they consider appropriate) any guidance or directions given under this section, and
b
lay a copy of any such guidance or directions before the National Assembly for Wales.
4
LBRO must have regard to any guidance, and comply with any directions, given under this section.
5
The Welsh Ministers may vary or revoke any guidance or directions given under this section by further guidance or directions under this section.
6
The Welsh Ministers may not under subsection (1)(b) give LBRO directions relating to the exercise of its functions under section 7 in relation to two or more local authorities in Wales.
7
The Welsh Ministers may by order require LBRO to exercise its functions under section 7 in relation to two or more local authorities in Wales, so far as relating to a Welsh ministerial matter, in such manner as may be specified in the order.