The Thames Valley Police
and Crime Panel examines and reviews how the
Police and
Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, carries out his
responsibilities of ensuring that Thames Valley Police runs
effectively. The panel also has a role to support the Commissioner
in his work.
The
panel is made up of one Councillor from each of the 18 local
authorities in the Thames Valley, as well as two independent
co-opted members.
The
Panel holds regular public meetings which are webcast where
possible.
The panel also has a duty
to:
•Conduct confirmation
hearings for certain key positions, including Deputy Police and
Crime Commissioner, Chief Constable and others.
•Handle non-criminal
complaints against the Police and Crime Commissioner.
•Review the Police and
Crime Commissioner's proposed precept for each financial year -
this is the amount which the Commissioner hopes to raise each year
through council tax to fund policing.
•Scrutinise and comment on
the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Police and Crime Plan and
on the Annual Report.
For
further information contact the Scrutiny Officer for the Panel on
07990368048.