8E+WAfter section 6 there is inserted—
“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.”
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 para. 8 in force at 15.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3364, art. 2(b) (with art. 3) (as amended (6.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/627, art. 2)