7Responsibilities of Commissioner

7 Responsibilities of Commissioner

(1)  The Commissioner, under the direction of the Minister, is responsible for the efficient, effective and economic management and superintendence of the Police Service.

(2)  Matters for which the Commissioner is responsible include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) determination of the organisational structure of the Police Service;

(b) determination of the number, type and location of police stations and other buildings and structures used for the purposes of the Police Service;

(c) determination and allocation of duties within the Police Service;

(d) performance evaluation;

(e) discipline within the Police Service;

(f) training, education and development programs to ensure efficient and effective performance of duties;

(g) the establishment of internal grievance-resolution procedures.

(3)  The Commissioner may –

(a) issue orders, directions, procedures and instructions for the efficient, effective and economic management and superintendence of the Police Service; and

(b) do anything else necessary or convenient for the efficient, effective and economic management and superintendence of the Police Service.