The Standards Committee meets twice a year and meetings start at 10.00 am. The committee consists of eight members, four members of the Police Authority and four external independent people appointed as a result of public advertisement. This is to increase public confidence, provide a clear signal that the Committee is fair and bring a wider perspective.
This committee is responsible for ensuring that all members of the Police Authority maintain the highest possible standard of behaviour. It will monitor the operation and effectiveness of the Members’ Code of Conduct, the Authority’s Member/Officer Protocol and grant dispensation to Members from requirements relating to interest set out in the Members’ Code of Conduct.
If you would like to complain about a member of the Police Authority further information can be found here.
When dealing with a complaint against a member of the Authority the Standards Committee may form the following sub committees:-
Assessment Sub-Committee - to undertake the initial assessment of complaints that a Member of the Police Authority may have breached the Code of Conduct.
Review Sub-Committee - where as part of a request for a review, further information is made available in support of a complaint which changes its nature or gives rise to potential new complaint, the Sub-Committee will consider if it would be appropriate to refer the matter to an Assessment Sub-Committee for consideration as a new complaint.
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