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(1)The general functions of a standards committee of a relevant authority are—
(a)promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct by the members and co-opted members of the authority, and
(b)assisting members and co-opted members of the authority to observe the authority’s code of conduct.
(2)Without prejudice to its general functions, a standards committee of a relevant authority has the following specific functions—
(a)advising the authority on the adoption or revision of a code of conduct,
(b)monitoring the operation of the authority’s code of conduct, and
(c)advising, training or arranging to train members and co-opted members of the authority on matters relating to the authority’s code of conduct.
(3)A relevant authority may arrange for their standards committee to exercise such other functions as the authority consider appropriate.
(4)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision with respect to the exercise of functions by standards committees of relevant authorities in England and police authorities in Wales.
(5)The National Assembly for Wales may by regulations make provision with respect to the exercise of functions by standards committees of relevant authorities in Wales (other than police authorities).
(6)The Standards Board for England may issue guidance with respect to the exercise of functions by standards committees of relevant authorities in England and police authorities in Wales.
(7)The National Assembly for Wales may issue guidance with respect to the exercise of functions by standards committees of relevant authorities in Wales (other than police authorities).
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