Part IV

Police representative institutions

Regulations for Police Association.
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1
The Department of Justice may by regulations—
a
prescribe the constitution and proceedings of the Police Association and of the sections thereof; or
b
authorise any such section to make rules concerning such matters relating to its constitution and proceedings as may be specified in the regulations.
2
Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), regulations under this section may make provision—
a
with respect to the membership of the Police Association;
b
with respect to the raising of funds by the Police Association by voluntary subscription and the use and management of funds derived from such subscriptions;
c
with respect to the manner in which representations may be made by the Police Association, or any section thereof, to the Board, the Chief Constable or the Department of Justice;
d
for the payment by the Department of Justice of expenses incurred in connection with the Police Association;
e
for modifying any regulations under section 25 or 26 in relation to any member of the police force who is the secretary or an officer of the Police Association and for requiring the Police Association to make contributions in respect of the pay, pension or allowances payable to or in respect of any such person.
3
Before making any regulations under this section the Department of Justice shall consult the Police Association.
Words in s. 33(2)(c) substituted (4.11.2001) by 2000 c. 32, s. 78(1), Sch. 6 para. 23(3); S.R. 2001/396, art. 2, Sch.
Words in s. 33(1) substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 16 (with arts. 28-31)
Words in s. 33(2)(c) substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 16 (with arts. 28-31)
Words in s. 33(2)(d) substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 16 (with arts. 28-31)
Words in s. 33(3) substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 16 (with arts. 28-31)