47 General functions of Commissioner
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47  General functions of Commissioner

(1)     It shall be the duty of the Commissioner to promote the following of good practice by public authorities and, in particular, so to perform his functions under this Act as to promote the observance by public authorities of—

(a)     the requirements of this Act, and

(b)     the provisions of the codes of practice under sections 45 and 46.

(2)     The Commissioner shall arrange for the dissemination in such form and manner as he considers appropriate of such information as it may appear to him expedient to give to the public—

(a)     about the operation of this Act,

(b)     about

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