Regulation 5 Amendment to the Police Authority Regulations

After regulation 8 of the Police Authority Regulations insert the following regulation—

“8A.

In exercising its power to appoint members of a police authority under regulation 6(1)(a) or 6(2)(a) a relevant council or joint committee shall—

(a)

ensure that, so far as reasonably practicable, the persons appointed by them—

(i)

represent the interests of a wide range of people within the community in the police area of the police authority;

(ii)

include persons with skills, knowledge or experience which are perceived by them to be under-represented among the existing members of the police authority;

(iii)

promote diversity within the force and the police authority in question; and

(iv)

are likely to commit sufficient time to take an effective role in the work of the police authority;

(b)

explain to the police authority, if so requested, how it met the requirements in sub-paragraph (a); and

(c)

have regard to any guidance issued or approved by the Secretary of State as to the qualities required by persons who serve as members of the police authority.”.