Paragraph 22 The Chief ConstableI1
England and Wales
The Chief Constable is accountable to the law for the exercise of police powers, and to the PCC for the delivery of efficient and effective policing, management of resources and expenditure by the police force. At all times the Chief Constable, their constables and staff, remain operationally independent in the service of the communities that they serve.
Annotations
Commencement
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Sch. para. 22 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)