# Greater London Authority Act 1999, Section 317: Appointment of Deputy Commissioner.


After section 9C of the Police Act 1996 there shall be inserted—
“ Appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.
9D (1) There shall be a Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.
(2) Any appointment of a Deputy Commissioner shall be made by Her Majesty by warrant under Her sign manual.
(3) A person appointed as the Deputy Commissioner shall hold office at Her Majesty’s pleasure.
(4) Any appointment of a Deputy Commissioner shall be subject to regulations under section 50.
(5) Before recommending to Her Majesty that She appoint a person as the Deputy Commissioner, the Secretary of State shall have regard to—
(a) any recommendations made to him by the Metropolitan Police Authority; and
(b) any representations made to him by the Commissioner.
(6) In this section—
“the Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis;
“Deputy Commissioner” means Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/29/section/317 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/greater-london-authority-act-1999/section-317
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