Part 1

Policing

Police functions and service

Fixed-term appointments
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1
After section 36 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 insert—

Fixed-term appointments to the Police Service of Northern Ireland
36A
1
The Chief Constable may appoint a person to the Police Service of Northern Ireland for a fixed term not exceeding three years.
2
Appointments under subsection (1) shall be in accordance with regulations under section 25 of the 1998 Act.
3
A person shall not be appointed under subsection (1) to the rank of constable or the rank of a senior officer.
4
The Secretary of State may by order make such modifications as he considers necessary or expedient to any provision of the 1998 Act or this Act in its application to persons appointed under subsection (1).
5
The Secretary of State shall consult the Board and the Police Association before making an order under subsection (4).
2
In section 25(6) of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 (c. 32) (regulations as to conditions of service of members of Police Service of Northern Ireland) after “except” insert—
—
a
as permitted by section 36A of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000; or
b
.