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Recruitment of two co-opted North Yorkshire Police and Crime Panel
17 April 2012
The North Yorkshire Police and Crime Panel is seeking two
committed and energetic people from North Yorkshire and York to
serve as co-opted independent members from summer 2012 for a four
year term. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved from the
start of new, and very different, arrangements for police
governance and accountability.
The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 introduces
significant changes in police governance and accountability, in
particular replacing Police Authorities by directly elected Police
and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in November 2012.
In summary, the public accountability for the delivery and
performance of the police service within each force area will be
placed into the hands of the Police and Crime Commissioner on
behalf of their electorate. The Commissioner will draw on their
mandate to set and shape the strategic objectives of their force
area in consultation with the Chief Constable. The Commissioner
will be accountable to the electorate; the Chief Constable will be
accountable to their Commissioner.
Each force area will have a Police and Crime Panel to maintain a
regular check and balance on the performance of the Commissioner.
The Commissioner will also be required to consult with the
panel on their plans and budget for policing, as well as the
level of council tax and the appointment of a Chief Constable.
The panel will be made up of ten local councillors and two
co-opted independent members.
The role of a panel member will be an important and demanding
one. The typical commitment required from a member of the panel is
expected to average one day a month, including preparation time.
Meetings will generally be held during normal office hours at
varying locations throughout North Yorkshire and York. Panel
members will be able to claim reasonable travelling expenses and
will receive induction and other appropriate training.
The panel wishes to reflect the breadth of communities in North
Yorkshire and York and welcomes applications from all eligible
people - irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment,
pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual
orientation, marriage and civil partnership.
Applications from people with experience (in a paid or unpaid
role) in community safety, victim support, criminal justice and
related issues will be particularly welcomed.
Further information and an application form can be downloaded
from www.nypartnerships.org.uk/pcp or
telephone 01609 536030 to request a copy. The closing date for
applications is Friday 1 June 2012.