SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3 District policing partnerships

Code of practice on appointment of independent members

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1

In exercising functions under paragraphs 4 and 5, a council and the Board shall have regard to any code of practice under this paragraph.

2

The Secretary of State may issue, and from time to time revise, a code of practice containing guidance as to the exercise by councils and the Board of their functions under paragraphs 4 and 5.

3

Before issuing, or revising, a code of practice under this paragraph, the Secretary of State shall consult—

a

the Board;

b

district councils; and

c

the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.

4

The Secretary of State shall arrange for any code of practice issued or revised under this paragraph to be published in such manner as appears to him to be appropriate.