ConstitutionU.K.
1(1)[F1Subject to sub-paragraph (2A)]The Police Information Technology Organisation (“the Organisation”) shall consist of a chairman and other members appointed by the Secretary of State [F1or, where so provided in sub-paragraph (3) below, the Scottish Ministers].U.K.
(2)Before appointing the chairman the Secretary of State shall consult—
(a)persons whom he considers to represent the interests of police authorities, and
(b)persons whom he considers to represent the interests of chief officers of police.
[F2(2A)Before appointing the Chairman the Secretary of State shall consult the Scottish Ministers.]
(3)The members apart from the chairman at any time shall include—
(a)at least three members nominated by persons whom the Secretary of State considers to represent police authorities for areas in England and Wales;
(b)at least three members nominated by persons whom the Secretary of State considers to represent chief officers of police of police forces in England and Wales;
(c)at least one member nominated by persons whom the [F3Scottish Ministers]considers to represent police authorities for areas in Scotland;
(d)at least one member nominated by persons whom the [F3Scottish Ministers]considers to represent the interests of chief constables of police forces in Scotland;
(e)at least one member nominated by the [F4Northern Ireland Policing Board];
(f)at least one member nominated by the Chief Constable of the [F5Police Service of Northern Ireland]; and
[F6(g)at least three other members of whom–
(i)at least one shall be appointed by the Secretary of State;
(ii)at least one shall be appointed by the Secretary of State after consultation with the Scottish Ministers; and
(iii)at least one shall be appointed by the Scottish Ministers.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 8 para. 1(1) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, arts. 1, 3, Sch. 20 Pt. II para. 2(4)(a); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
F2Sch. 8 para. 1(2A) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, arts. 1, 3, Sch. 20 Pt. II para. 2(4)(b); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
F3Words in Sch. 8 para. 1(3)(c)(d) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, arts. 1, 3, Sch. 20 Pt. II para. 2(4)(c); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
F4Words in Sch. 8 para. 1(3)(e) substituted (4.11.2001) by 2000 c. 32, s. 78(1), Sch. 6 para. 20(3); S.R. 2001/396, art. 2, Sch.
F5Words in Sch. 8 para. 1(3)(f) substituted (4.11.2001) by 2000 c. 32, s. 78(1), Sch. 6 para. 20(2)(b); S.R. 2001/396, art. 2, Sch.
F6Sch. 8 para. 1(3)(g) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, arts. 1, 3, Sch. 20 Pt. II para. 2(4)(c); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 8 para. 1(2) amended (1.9.1997) by S.I. 1997/1930, art. 2
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 8 partly in force; Sch 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 135; Sch. 8 para. 1 (1)(2)and(3)(a)-(d) and (g) in force at 1.9.1997 by S.I. 1997/1930 art. 2