153.Section 67 provides that an ethical standards officer and Local Commissioner may consult if either of them believes that a matter which is the subject of investigation or complaint relates partly to a matter which could be the subject for consideration by the other. The ethical standards officer or Local Commissioner, where appropriate, may inform the person who made the allegation or complaint of the steps necessary to make a complaint or allegation to the other body.
154.Subsection (4) disapplies section 32(2) of the Local Government Act 1974 and section 63(1) of this Act in relation to the disclosure of information in the course of consultation held in accordance with this section.
Introduction Commentary on sections Section 67: Consultation with Local Commissioner