# The Police Service of Scotland (Special Constables) Regulations 2013, Regulation 13: The nominated officer

Extent: S

(1) The nominated officer must be selected by the deputy chief constable.
(2) The nominated officer must be a constable—
(a) other than a special constable; and
(b) holding such rank as the deputy chief constable considers to be appropriate.
(3) The nominated officer must not be—
(a) the chief constable;
(b) a deputy chief constable;
(c) any constable who the deputy chief constable considers is or appears to be a material witness to the complaint, report or allegation which has been received; or
(d) any other constable who the deputy chief constable considers is or appears to be an interested party.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/43/regulation/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-service-of-scotland-special-constables-regulations-2013/regulation-13
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