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1(1)The Secretary of State may give directions to the Police Authority setting out objectives for that Authority for a financial year.
(2)The objectives may include—
(a)objectives to be met generally in the carrying out by the Police Authority of its functions;
(b)objectives to be met in the carrying out by the Police Authority of particular functions, or in its carrying out of functions, or particular functions, at particular times or places;
(c)objectives to be met (whether generally or in relation to particular matters) in the management of the Constabulary;
(d)objectives to be met in securing proper accountability by the Police Authority for its own activities and for those of the Constabulary.
(3)Before giving a direction under this paragraph, the Secretary of State must consult—
(a)the Police Authority; and
(b)the chief constable.
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