Explanatory Memorandum to District Policing Partnerships (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 Explanatory Memorandum

Article 5 – Vice-chairman of DPP

12.This Article provides that, commencing with the first reconstitution date of DPPs, the position of vice-chair will be appointed by independent members from among independent members.  The Article also provides that the person holding the position of chair and vice-chair can only do so for a period up to 12 months outside any transitional period.  This can be extended to no longer than 18 months, or up to the reconstitution date, during any transitional period.

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