Paragraph 21 The Chief ConstableI1
England and Wales
The Chief Constable is responsible for maintaining the King’s peace, and has direction and control over the force’s officers and staff. The Chief Constable holds office under the Crown, but is appointed by the PCC except in London where the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis are appointed by the King on the recommendation of the Home Secretary.
Annotations
Commencement
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Sch. para. 21 in force at 3.7.2023, see art. 1(1)
Notes on Schedule
Modifications
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Sch. modified (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 33(2), Sch. 5 para. 59(2)(f)