(1)In carrying out any of the duties imposed on it by section 104, a local authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers in relation to the duties.
(2)A local authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers in relation to the management and use of property that forms part of the common good.
(3)Before issuing any guidance as mentioned in subsection (1) or (2), the Scottish Ministers must consult—
(a)local authorities,
(b)community councils, and
(c)such community bodies as the Scottish Ministers think fit.