Part 1Policing

The Northern Ireland Policing Board

9Performance summaries: supplementary

1

Part 5 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (c. 32) (economy, efficiency and effectiveness) is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (8).

2

In section 29 (audit of performance plans) in subsection (1) after “performance plan” insert “ and a performance summary ”

3

In section 29(2) after “performance plan” insert

or a performance summary

and after “the plan” insert

or summary

4

In section 29 after subsection (4) insert—

4A

In relation to a performance summary, the Comptroller and Auditor General shall issue a report—

a

certifying that he has audited the summary;

b

stating whether he believes that it was prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of section 28;

c

if appropriate, recommending how it should be amended so as to accord with the requirements of section 28;

d

recommending whether the Secretary of State should give a direction under section 31(2)(a).

5

In section 29(6) after “performance plan” insert “ or a performance summary ”

6

In section 29(7) after “subsection (4)” insert “ or paragraph (c) or (d) of subsection (4A) ”

7

In section 31 (enforcement of duties under section 28) in subsection (1) after “section 29(4)” insert “ or (4A) ”

8

In section 31 for subsection (3) substitute—

3

The Secretary of State shall have regard to any relevant statement before—

a

giving a direction under subsection (2)(a) or (b) following a recommendation contained in a report by virtue of section 29(4)(c), (d) or (e);

b

giving a direction under subsection (2)(a) following a recommendation contained in a report by virtue of section 29(4A)(c) or (d).

4

A relevant statement is a statement submitted to the Secretary of State under section 29(10) before the end of the period mentioned in section 29(8).

9

Subsections (1) to (8) have effect in relation to financial years ending on or after 31st March 2004.