Author and Job Role: Rachel Lupanko, Office Manager
Protective Marking: OFFICIAL
Executive Summary:
The Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), in exercise of the powers conferred by the Police and Crime Act 2011, pay an Allowance to Legally Qualified Chairs of Misconduct Panels and Chairs of Police Appeals Tribunals. This had been incorporated into one scheme but has now been separated into two schemes to make it clearer. The Allowance Scheme is reviewed on an annual basis.
Background
The Legally Qualified Chair for Misconduct Panel scheme and the Police Appeal Tribunal Chair scheme have been reviewed in line with Home Office guidance and updated for 2023/2024 and is set out below, copies are attached to this decision paper.
- Legally Qualified Chairs for Misconduct Panel
- Chair of Police Appeals Tribunal Allowance Scheme
The PCC is bound by the rate set by the Home Office Legally Qualified Chairs for Misconduct Panels and Police Appeals Tribunals.
Recommendation:
That the PCC follows the Home Office rates for Legally Qualified Chairs for Misconduct Panels and Police Appeal Tribunal Chairs.
Police and Crime Commissioner Approval
I approve the recommendation(s):
Signature: Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend (wet signed copy held at office of the PCC)
Date: 21 August 2023
Areas of consideration
Consultation
None required
Financial implications
Already incorporated within the budget for 2023/2024
Legal
None required
Risks
None
Equality and diversity
No implications
Risks to human rights
None