Paragraph 1 I1

(1)

The Secretary of State may give directions to the Police Authority setting out objectives for that Authority for a financial year.

(2)

The objectives may include—

(a)

objectives to be met generally in the carrying out by the Police Authority of its functions;

(b)

objectives to be met in the carrying out by the Police Authority of particular functions, or in its carrying out of functions, or particular functions, at particular times or places;

(c)

objectives to be met (whether generally or in relation to particular matters) in the management of the Constabulary;

(d)

objectives to be met in securing proper accountability by the Police Authority for its own activities and for those of the Constabulary.

(3)

Before giving a direction under this paragraph, the Secretary of State must consult—

(a)

the Police Authority; and

(b)

the chief constable.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 13 para. 1 in force at 1.3.2005 by S.I. 2005/442, art. 2(1), Sch. 1