Issue - meetings

To consider the attached report

A report of the Head of Legal, Equalities and Democratic Services relating to the establishment of a Police and Crime Panel in West Mercia had been circulated with the agenda for the meeting.

Whilst voicing his concern at the creation of the role of Police and Crime Commissioners, the Leader noted the statutory requirement to have a Police and Crime Panel and the need for the Council to appoint a Member to the Panel. Having been moved by Councillor R. Hollingworth and seconded by Councillor Dr. D. W. P. Booth JP, it was

RESOLVED

(a)       that the Council approve the establishment of a West Mercia Police and Crime Panel (PCP) as a joint committee of the 10 principal local authorities in the West Mercia police force area, to be administered by Worcestershire County Council as lead authority;

(b)       that the Council approve the proposed membership of the PCP, the Panel Arrangements as set out in the Appendix to the report and any consequential actions required under the Act;

(c)        that the Council appoint a Member to the PCP for a term of office expiring May 2013; and

(d)       that the Council authorises the Head of Legal, Equalities and Democratic Services to finalise any necessary details of the proposals in consultation with the Leader.

Having been moved by Councillor Dr. D. W. P. Booth JP and seconded by Councillor J. A. Webb, it was

RESOLVED that the Council appoint Councillor R. Hollingworth to the PCP for a term of office expiring May 2013.