14. Members of a police force may retire in such circumstances as shall be determined by the Secretary of State, and in making such a determination the Secretary of State may—
(a)require such notice of intention to retire as may be specified in the determination, or such shorter notice as may have been accepted by the [F1local policing body], to be given to that [F2body],
(b)require the consent of the chief officer to be obtained before giving such notice.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 14(a) substituted (16.1.2012 in relation to the Metropolitan police district; 22.11.2012 in relation to the other police areas in E.W.) by The Police (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/3026), regs. 1(1), 4(2)(j)
F2Word in reg. 14(a) substituted (16.1.2012 in relation to the Metropolitan police district; 22.11.2012 in relation to the other police areas in E.W.) by The Police (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/3026), regs. 1(1), 5(2)(c)