6ZAPower to confer particular functions on police authorities

1

The Secretary of State may by order confer particular functions on police authorities.

2

Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), an order under this section may contain provision requiring a police authority—

a

to monitor the performance of the police force maintained for its area in—

i

complying with any duty imposed on the force by or under this Act, the Human Rights Act 1998 or any other enactment;

ii

carrying out any plan issued by virtue of section 6ZB;

b

to secure that arrangements are made for that force to co-operate with other police forces whenever necessary or expedient;

c

to promote diversity within that force and within the authority.

3

Before making an order under this section the Secretary of State must consult—

a

the Association of Police Authorities,

b

the Association of Chief Police Officers, and

c

such other persons as he thinks fit.

4

An order under this section may make different provision for different police authorities.

5

A statutory instrument containing an order under this section shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.