SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 13E+W+SDirections by Secretary of State about Constabulary

ObjectivesE+W+S

1(1)The Secretary of State may give directions to the Police Authority setting out objectives for that Authority for a financial year.E+W+S

(2)The objectives may include—

(a)objectives to be met generally in the carrying out by the Police Authority of its functions;

(b)objectives to be met in the carrying out by the Police Authority of particular functions, or in its carrying out of functions, or particular functions, at particular times or places;

(c)objectives to be met (whether generally or in relation to particular matters) in the management of the Constabulary;

(d)objectives to be met in securing proper accountability by the Police Authority for its own activities and for those of the Constabulary.

(3)Before giving a direction under this paragraph, the Secretary of State must consult—

(a)the Police Authority; and

(b)the chief constable.

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