Commentary on Sections Part 3Chapter 1 .Supervision of Management and Use of Controlled Drugs Section 22 Guidance
121.Section 22 allows the relevant authority to give guidance to designated bodies and responsible bodies about the appointment of the accountable officer, the accountable officer’s functions and the duty to co-operate. Designated bodies and responsible bodies must have regard to guidance in exercising their functions (subsection (4)). The intention is that regulations will set out the essential requirements relating to accountable officers.