PART 1Police reform

CHAPTER 2The Police Service of Scotland

Constables: appointment, ranks and terms of office

7Senior officers

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.