The Police Authorities (Best Value) Performance Indicators Order 2004
Part I of the Local Government Act 1999 imposes requirements on police authorities, and other authorities, to secure continuous improvement in the way in which their functions are exercised, having regard to a combination of economy, efficiency and effectiveness. Section 4(1) of that Act confers a power of the Secretary of State to specify by Order best value performance indicators applicable to local authorities, police authorities and other authorities.