Police Act 1997

[F19A Removal of certain members appointed under section 9U.K.

(1)Without prejudice to section 21 or to any regulations under section 37 or under the Police Pensions Act 1976 (c. 35), the NCIS Service Authority, acting with the approval of the Secretary of State, may call upon a [F2police member of NCIS with the rank of assistant chief constable] appointed under section 9 to retire in the interests of efficiency or effectiveness.

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(3)Before seeking the approval of the Secretary of State for the purposes of subsection (1), the Authority shall give the member concerned an opportunity to make representations and shall consider any representations that he makes.

(4)Before giving an approval for the purposes of subsection (1), the Secretary of State shall consult the Scottish Ministers.

(5)A member who is called upon to retire under subsection (1) shall retire on such date as the Authority may specify or on such earlier date as may be agreed between him and the Authority.]

Textual Amendments

F1S. 9A inserted (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 117; S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(h) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)