Significant changes in police governance and accountability were introduced with The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011. The legislation replaces the police authority with an elected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
The functions of the Police and Crime Panel
The Police and Crime Panel has a number of powers and responsibilities, including:
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scrutinising the actions and decisions of the Police and Crime Commissioner
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reviewing the draft Police and Crime Plan to ensure local priorities have been considered
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scrutinising and commenting upon the Annual Report of the PCC
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reviewing and reporting on the precept proposed by the PCC. The panel has the right to veto the Commissioner's proposed policing precept (the money collected from council tax for policing)
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holding confirmation hearings for the proposed appointment of a Chief Constable and senior support staff
The Police and Crime Panel is currently administered by East Lindsey District Council and more information can be found at www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/lpcp