CAP. 84 National Police Service [Rev. 2012] PART IX – POLICE SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS 82. Representation of police officers Police officers may form associations, and such associations shall be recognized by the Inspector-General, the Commission and the Cabinet Secretary as appropriate associations for consultation in respect of any matter specified in section 69 and any other matter concerning police officers. 83. Functions of police associations — Police associations formed in accordance with this Act shall be responsible for (a) (b) bringing to the notice of the Inspector-General, the Commission and the Cabinet Secretary any the matters affecting the general welfare and efficiency of the Police; negotiating and reporting for action on behalf of the officers in respect of— (i) any grievances; (ii) the terms and conditions of employment; and (iii) any other matters concerning the police officers. 84. Recognized associations to make rules (1) Every recognized police association shall make rules providing for the administration of the association and for carrying out the objects of the association. (2) The rules made under subsection (1) shall contain provisions in respect of matters prescribed in the Seventh Schedule. (3) A copy of the rules and any amendment thereto shall be issued to each officer who is a member of the association on demand and on payment of the prescribed fee. (4) Subject to the Societies Act (Cap. 108), the rules of an association, including any amendments, shall be filed with the Registrar-General and shall unless a future date is specified therein, have effect from the date or filing. 85. Registration requirements For an association to qualify for registration under this Act, the association shall be required to— (a) draw its membership from the Service; (b) comply with the requirements made in accordance with the Seventh Schedule. 86. Association to be independent of trade union An association established in accordance with this Part and any branch thereof shall— (a) operate and be administered in accordance with the provisions of this Act; (b) be entirely independent of any trade union within the meaning of the Labour Institutions Act 2007, (No. 12 of 2007). [Issue 1] N18 - 42