SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3 Police authorities: selection of independent members

Functions of selection panel

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1

The Secretary of State may make regulations as to—

a

the procedures to be followed in relation to the selection of persons for nomination under paragraph 8, and

b

the conduct of the proceedings of selection panels.

2

Without prejudice to the generality of sub-paragraph (1), regulations under this paragraph may—

a

make provision (including provision imposing time limits) as to the procedures to be adopted when inviting applications or suggestions for nomination under paragraph 8, and for dealing with applications and suggestions received;

b

make provision specifying the fields referred to in paragraph 10;

c

prescribe matters, in addition to those mentioned in paragraph 10, to which a selection panel is to have regard in carrying out any of its functions;

d

provide for decisions of a selection panel to be taken by a majority of the members.

3

Regulations under this paragraph may make different provision for different cases and circumstances.

4

A statutory instrument containing regulations under this paragraph shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.