# Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007, Section 137: Guidance about general best value duty


In section 3 of the Local Government Act 1999 (c. 27) (best value authorities: general duty), for subsection (4) substitute—
“(4) In deciding—
(a) how to fulfil the duty arising under subsection (1),
(b) who to consult under subsection (2), or
(c) the form, content and timing of consultations under that subsection,
an authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/28/section/137 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-and-public-involvement-in-health-act-2007/section-137
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