Police and Crime Panel

The Dorset Police and Crime Panel reviews the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner including making reports and recommendations on the draft Police and Crime Plan. The panel also has a role in scrutinising decisions made or other actions taken in connection with the discharge of the commissioners functions.

The panel of 12 members is drawn from Dorset Council (5), Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (5) and independent members (2).

Terms of Reference

To review and make a report or recommendation on the draft Police and Crime plan or draft variation, given to the Panel by the Police and Crime Commissioner.

To review the performance of the Police and Crime Commissioner against objectives in the Police and Crime Plan, put questions to the Commissioner at a public meeting, and make a report or recommendation (as necessary) on the annual report.

To hold a confirmation hearing and review, make a report, and recommendation (as necessary) in respect of proposed senior appointments made by the Police and Crime Commissioner.

To review and make a report to the Commissioner on the proposed appointment of the Chief Constable.

To review and make a report and recommendation (as necessary) to the Commissioner on the proposed precept.

To review or scrutinise decisions made, or other actions taken, by the Police and Crime Commissioner in connection with the discharge of the Commissioner’s functions.

To fulfil functions in relation to complaints about conduct matters in accordance with the responsibilities placed on the Panel by the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.

To appoint an Acting Police and Crime Commissioner if necessary.

Members

Louise Bown · Vice-Chair Dorset Council

Ben Sargeaunt · Member

Sarah Williams · Member

Carl Woode · Dorset Council

Louie O'Leary · Dorset Council

Simon Gibson · Dorset Council

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