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316Duty to exercise discretions fairly
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316 Duty to exercise discretions fairly
316 Duty to exercise discretions fairly
It is the duty of the designated local regulatory authority, in exercising or considering whether or how to exercise any applicable discretions when dealing with a complaint (including the conduct of any investigation), to act in a fair manner, having regard to the respective interests of the complainant and the respondent and to the public interest.