10 General functions of chief constables.E+W
(1)A police force maintained under section 2 shall be under the direction and control of the chief constable appointed under section 11.
[F1(1A)Subsection (1) is subject to any provision included in a police force collaboration agreement by virtue of section 23(4).]
(2)In discharging his functions, every chief constable shall have regard [F2to—
(a)any arrangements involving his force that are made by virtue of section 6ZA(2)(b);
(b)the policing plan issued by the police authority for his area under section 6ZB.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 10(1A) inserted (12.3.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), s. 116(1), Sch. 7 para. 3; S.I. 2010/507, art. 4(c)
F2Words in s. 10(2) substituted (1.4.2008) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 12; S.I. 2008/790, art. 2(b)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 10(1) excluded (1.4.1998) by 1997 c. 50, s. 23(5); S.I. 1998/354, art. 2(2)(j)
S. 10(1) excluded (1.1.2000) by S.I. 1999/3272, art. 2(2)