Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998

33 Regulations for Police Association

(1) The Secretary of State 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 Police Authority, the Chief Constable or the Secretary of State;

(d) for the payment by the Secretary of State 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 Secretary of State shall consult the Police Association.