Purpose

GMCA will pay the Police and Crime Commissioners Treasurers’ Society (previously known as Police Authority Treasurers' Society (PATS) £1,875.00 to cover GM’s subscription costs for financial year 2026/27. It should be noted that subscriptions continue to be collected under the Police Authority Treasurers' Society name and bank details.

Decision

The Police and Crime Commissioners Treasurers’ Society (PACCTS) represents the Treasurer (Chief Finance Officer) to each of the 41 Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) covering England and Wales outside of London. It also represents the Treasurer of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime and the Chamberlain of the Common Council of the City of London. The Treasurer has the statutory responsibility for securing proper management of the finances of their police force.

The Society provides a forum for members to share expertise on issues affecting police finance and enables members to speak with a united voice to central government to promote the values and interests of Police and Crime Commissioners.