Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

Part VI U.K. Police and Probation Services

Commissioners and Commanders U.K.

317 Appointment of Deputy Commissioner. U.K.

After section 9C of the M1 Police Act 1996 there shall be inserted—

“9D Appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.

(1) There shall be a Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.

(2) Any appointment of a Deputy Commissioner shall be made by Her Majesty by warrant under Her sign manual.

(3) A person appointed as the Deputy Commissioner shall hold office at Her Majesty’s pleasure.

(4) Any appointment of a Deputy Commissioner shall be subject to regulations under section 50.

(5) Before recommending to Her Majesty that She appoint a person as the Deputy Commissioner, the Secretary of State shall have regard to—

(a) any recommendations made to him by the Metropolitan Police Authority; and

(b) any representations made to him by the Commissioner.

(6) In this section—

• “the Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis;

• “Deputy Commissioner” means Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.”

Marginal Citations

M1 1996 c. 16.