# Energy Act 2004, Paragraph 1


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/20/schedule/13/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/energy-act-2004/schedule-13/paragraph-1
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