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5. After regulation 8 of the Police Authority Regulations insert the following regulation—
“8A. In exercising its power to appoint members of a police authority under regulation 6(1)(a) or 6(2)(a) a relevant council or joint committee shall—
(a)ensure that, so far as reasonably practicable, the persons appointed by them—
(i)represent the interests of a wide range of people within the community in the police area of the police authority;
(ii)include persons with skills, knowledge or experience which are perceived by them to be under-represented among the existing members of the police authority;
(iii)promote diversity within the force and the police authority in question; and
(iv)are likely to commit sufficient time to take an effective role in the work of the police authority;
(b)explain to the police authority, if so requested, how it met the requirements in sub-paragraph (a); and
(c)have regard to any guidance issued or approved by the Secretary of State as to the qualities required by persons who serve as members of the police authority.”.
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