Part 3British Transport Police

Police Force

I121Chief Constable

1

The Authority shall appoint a Chief Constable of the Police Force.

2

An appointment under subsection (1) may be made only—

a

with the approval of the Secretary of State, and

b

in accordance with regulations under section 36.

3

In performing his functions the Chief Constable shall have regard to—

a

any relevant code of practice issued or having effect under section 48,

b

any relevant plan issued under section 52, and

c

any relevant plan issued under section 55.

4

The Secretary of State may make regulations about the suspension and removal of the Chief Constable.

5

Regulations under subsection (4)—

a

may apply (with or without modification) or make provision similar to a provision made by or under the Police Act 1996 (c. 16),

b

may confer a function on the Secretary of State (which may include a discretionary function or a function of requiring the Authority to act),

c

may permit the Secretary of State to delegate a function or to confer a function (which may include a discretionary function) on a person or group, and

d

may make provision about costs.

6

Regulations under subsection (4) which deal with a matter addressed by a provision made by or under the Police Act 1996 may differ from that provision only so far as necessary to reflect the structure and circumstances of the Police Force.

7

Before making regulations under subsection (4) the Secretary of State shall consult—

a

the Authority,

b

the Chief Constable, and

c

such other persons as he thinks fit.

8

In this Part “the Chief Constable” means the Chief Constable of the Police Force.