This section places a general duty on the Commission to issue guidance to councils and devolved public bodies stating how it will interact with them and how they will be expected to act in relation to the Commission.  The Commission is required to consult with such associations of local authorities as may have an interest and with any other person it thinks fit prior to issuing any guidance.
Explanatory Notes The Act Part 1 .Codes of Conduct Etc. Section 6 Issue of guidance by the Standards Commission