Part VI Police and Probation Services

Commissioners and Commanders

320 Appointment and removal of Commanders.

After section 9F of the M1Police Act 1996 there shall be inserted—

9G Commanders.

1

The ranks that may be held in the metropolitan police force shall include that of Commander.

2

Any appointment of a Commander in the metropolitan police force shall be made by the Metropolitan Police Authority, but subject to the approval of the Secretary of State and to regulations under section 50.

3

Subsections (1) to (3) of section 9E shall apply in relation to a Commander in the metropolitan police force as they apply to the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.

4

Subsection (3) is without prejudice to—

a

any regulations under section 50, or

b

any regulations under the M2Police Pensions Act 1976.