Point in time view as at 01/04/2016.
Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012, Section 7 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 28 July 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)The Authority must appoint—
(a)the chief constable,
(b)one or more deputy chief constables, and
(c)one or more assistant chief constables.
(2)An appointment of a chief constable has effect only if approved by the Scottish Ministers.
(3)The Authority must consult the chief constable before appointing a deputy or assistant chief constable.
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