§ 6 (1) In exercising functions under paragraphs 4 and 5, the council and the Board shall have regard to any code of practice under this paragraph.
§ (2) The Secretary of State may issue, and from time to time revise, a code of practice containing guidance as to the exercise by the council and the Board of their functions under paragraphs 4 and 5.
§ (3) Before issuing or revising a code of practice under this paragraph, the Secretary of State shall consult—
- (a) the Board;
- (b) the council; and
- (c) the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.
§ (4) The Secretary of State shall arrange for any code of practice issued or revised under this paragraph to be published in such manner as appears to him to be appropriate.