(1)The Scottish Ministers may issue guidance to the Board as to the procedures to be followed by it in the carrying out of its functions.
(2)The Lord President may issue guidance to the Board as to the procedures to be followed by it in the carrying out of its functions.
(3)Guidance issued under subsection (1) or (2) may, in particular, relate to the manner in which the Board is to publicise vacancies and identify candidates for any appointment.
(4)In carrying out its functions, the Board must have regard to any guidance issued under this section.
(5)The Scottish Ministers must publish any guidance issued under subsection (1).
(6)The Lord President must publish any guidance issued under subsection (2).