Joint PCSPs
21.—(1) The Department may by order provide that two or more councils may by agreement establish a single PCSP for their districts.
(2) An order under this paragraph may—
(a)provide for Part 3, this Schedule and Schedule 2 to have effect in relation to—
(i)the councils in question and their districts, and
(ii)any PCSP established by virtue of this paragraph,
with such modifications as the Department thinks necessary or expedient;
(b)make such other provision as the Department thinks necessary or expedient for the proper functioning of any such PCSP.
(3) Before making an order under this paragraph, the Department shall consult—
(a)the Policing Board; and
(b)any council affected by the order.