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.