This section applies to a determination that—
is made by a relevant authority in a financial year beginning on or after 1 April 2012 and
relates to the remuneration of or other terms and conditions applying to a chief officer of the authority.
The relevant authority must comply with its pay policy statement for the financial year in making the determination.
Any power of a fire and rescue authority within section 43(1)(i) or (j) to appoint officers and employees is subject to the requirement in subsection (2).
In section 112 of the Local Government Act 1972 (appointment of staff) after subsection (2) insert—