I17Guidance on operation of Act
1
The Scottish Ministers must publish guidance on the operation of this Act.
2
The guidance must in particular cover—
a
an appointing person's functions in—
i
appointing non-executive members under sections 3 and 4,
ii
encouraging applications by women under section 5(1),
iii
taking any steps under section 6(2),
iv
reporting under section 8(4),
b
a public authority's functions in—
i
encouraging applications by women under section 5(2),
ii
taking any steps under section 6(3),
iii
reporting under section 8(5).
3
An appointing person must have regard to the guidance in carrying out its functions under this Act.
4
A public authority must have regard to the guidance in carrying out its functions under this Act.