Initial functions of the Body
7.—(1) The Body must carry out its functions under article 6(1) according to the criteria set out in the following paragraphs.
(2) The first criterion is that the Body must ensure, so far as possible without compromising the achievement of its functions under article 6(1), that there is effective co-operation in relation to the implementation of any proposal between itself, the Welsh Ministers, and any other person or body which is—
(a)referred to in article 6(1)(a), and
(b)affected by the relevant proposal.
(3) The second criterion is that the Body must not interfere with the effective carrying out by any of the persons or bodies mentioned in article 6(1)(a) of any of their functions.