Part 3

British Transport Police

Police Force

Chief Constable
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1
The Authority shall appoint a Chief Constable of the Police Force.
2
An appointment under subsection (1) may be made only—
a
with the approval of the Secretary of State, and
b
in accordance with regulations under section 36.
3
In performing his functions the Chief Constable shall have regard to—
a
any relevant code of practice issued or having effect under section 48,
b
any relevant plan issued under section 52, and
c
any relevant plan issued under section 55.
4
The Secretary of State may make regulations about the suspension and removal of the Chief Constable.
5
Regulations under subsection (4)—
a
may apply (with or without modification) or make provision similar to a provision made by or under the Police Act 1996 (c. 16),
b
may confer a function on the Secretary of State (which may include a discretionary function or a function of requiring the Authority to act),
c
may permit the Secretary of State to delegate a function or to confer a function (which may include a discretionary function) on a person or group, and
d
may make provision about costs.
6
Regulations under subsection (4) which deal with a matter addressed by a provision made by or under the Police Act 1996 may differ from that provision only so far as necessary to reflect the structure and circumstances of the Police Force.
7
Before making regulations under subsection (4) the Secretary of State shall consult—
a
the Authority,
b
the Chief Constable, and
c
such other persons as he thinks fit.
8
In this Part “the Chief Constable” means the Chief Constable of the Police Force.