315Appointment of Commissioner
After section 9A of the [1996 c. 16.] Police Act 1996 there shall be inserted—
“9BAppointment of Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis
(1)There shall be a Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.
(2)Any appointment of a Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis shall be made by Her Majesty by warrant under Her sign manual.
(3)A person appointed as Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis shall hold office at Her Majesty’s pleasure.
(4)Any appointment of a Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis shall be subject to regulations under section 50.
(5)Before recommending to Her Majesty that She appoint a person as the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, the Secretary of State shall have regard to—
(a)any recommendations made to him by the Metropolitan Police Authority; and
(b)any representations made to him by the Mayor of London.
(6)Any functions exercisable by the Mayor of London under subsection (5) may only be exercised by him personally.”