[F16ZAPower to confer particular functions on [F2the Common Council] E+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State may by order confer particular functions on [F3the Common Council].
(2)Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), an order under this section may contain provision requiring [F4the Common Council]—
(a)to monitor the performance of [F5the City of London police force] in—
(i)complying with any duty imposed on the force by or under this Act, the Human Rights Act 1998 or any other enactment;
(ii)carrying out any plan issued by virtue of section 6ZB;
[F6(aa)to hold the Commissioner of Police for the City of London to account for the exercise of the Commissioner's functions under Part 2 of the Police Reform Act 2002 in relation to the handling of complaints;]
(b)to secure that arrangements are made for that force to co-operate with other police forces whenever necessary or expedient;
(c)to promote diversity within that force and within [F7the Common Council].
(3)Before making an order under this section the Secretary of State must consult—
[F8(a)the Common Council,]
[F8(b)the Commissioner of Police for the City of London, and]
(c)such other persons as he thinks fit.
F9(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(5)A statutory instrument containing an order under this section shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 6ZA inserted (15.1.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 8; S.I. 2006/3364, art. 2(b) (with art. 3)
F2Words in s. 6ZA title substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 10(2); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F3Words in s. 6ZA(1) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 10(3); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F4Words in s. 6ZA(2) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 10(4)(a); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F5Words in s. 6ZA(2) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 10(4)(b); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F6S. 6ZA(2)(aa) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 22(3), 183(1)(5)(e); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(i) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))
F7Words in s. 6ZA(2) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 10(4)(c); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F8S. 6ZA(3)(a)(b) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 10(5); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F9S. 6ZA(4) omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 10(6); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)