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.