10(1)The Secretary of State may make regulations about the appointment of chief constables in cases where paragraph 8 applies in relation to the appointment of a candidate (the “rejected candidate”).
(2)The regulations may make provision about—
(a)steps to be taken, and
(b)procedures to be followed.
(3)That includes provision about the time limits applicable in taking steps or following procedures.
(4)The regulations may make provision about limits on who may be considered for appointment.
(5)That includes provision about limiting consideration for appointment to some or all of the persons already considered as part of the process by which the rejected candidate was selected for appointment.
(6)The regulations may confer functions on—
(a)police and crime commissioners,
(b)police and crime panels,
(c)the Secretary of State, or
(d)any other person.
(7)That includes functions involving the exercise of a discretion.
(8)Sub-paragraphs (2) to (7) do not limit the power conferred by sub-paragraph (1).