6.—(1) In conducting a best value review, a best value authority shall:–
(a)consider whether it should be exercising the function;
(b)consider the level at which, and the way in which, it should be exercising the function;
(c)consider its objectives in relation to the exercise of the function;
(d)assess its performance in exercising the function by reference to any best value performance indicator specified for the function;
(e)assess the competitiveness of its performance in exercising the function by reference to the exercise of the same function, or similar functions, by other best value authorities and by commercial and other businesses, including organisations in the voluntary sector;
(f)consult other best value authorities, commercial and other businesses, including organisations in the voluntary sector, about the exercise of the function;
(g)assess its success in meeting any best value performance standard which applies in relation to the function;
(h)assess its progress towards meeting any relevant best value performance standard which has been specified but which does not yet apply;
(i)assess its progress towards meeting any relevant best value performance target.