45.This section replaces, with some modifications, section 38 of the 1998 Act.  It allows the Secretary of State to issue codes of practice to the Board and, in relation to planning, efficiency, financial and other resources and support staff, to the Chief Constable.  The Secretary of State must consult the Board, Chief Constable and such other persons or bodies as the Secretary of State considers appropriate on any code and must publish it.
Commentary Part Iv: Policing Objectives, Plans and Codes of Practice Section 27: Codes of Practice on Exercise of Functions