Constitution
2(1)The Police Authority shall consist of—
(a)a chairman;
(b)a vice-chairman; and
(c)not less than 14 nor more than 20 other members,
appointed by the Secretary of State.
(2)The Secretary of State may by order amend the numbers for the time being specified in sub-paragraph (1)(c).
(3)The Secretary of State shall so exercise his powers of appointment under this paragraph as to secure that as far as is practicable the membership of the Police Authority is representative of the community in Northern Ireland.
(4)In connection with the making of appointments under this paragraph, the Secretary of State shall consult—
(a)all district councils; and
(b)such other bodies as he considers appropriate.
(5)The Secretary of State shall publish, in such manner as he considers appropriate, the names of bodies consulted by him under sub-paragraph (4)(b).