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The National Assembly for Wales may by order issue a code as regards the conduct which is expected of qualifying employees of relevant authorities ....
The power under subsection ... (2) to issue a code includes power—
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Before making an order under this section, the National Assembly for Wales must consult—
The terms of appointment or conditions of employment of every qualifying employee of a relevant authority (whether appointed or employed before or after the commencement of this section) are to be deemed to incorporate any code for the time being under this section which is applicable.
In this section "qualifying employee", in relation to a relevant authority, means an employee of the authority other than an employee falling within any description of employee specified in regulations under this subsection.
The power to make regulations under subsection (8) is to be exercised—