SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1POLICING AND COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIPS
Independent members
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1
In exercising functions under paragraphs 4 and 5, a council and the Policing Board shall have regard to any code of practice under this paragraph.
2
The Department may issue, and from time to time revise, a code of practice containing guidance as to the exercise by councils and the Policing Board of their functions under paragraphs 4 and 5.
3
Before issuing, or revising, a code of practice under this paragraph, the Department shall consult—
a
the Policing Board;
b
district councils; and
c
the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.
4
The Department shall arrange for any code of practice issued or revised under this paragraph to be published in such manner as appears to the Department to be appropriate.