Devon & Cornwall Police Authority - Communities

Meeting Agenda - Friday 07 December 2007

1. Apologies for Absence
   To receive apologies for absence from Members unable to attend the meeting.
2. Declarations of Interest
   To receive any declarations from Members / Officers of personal and / or prejudicial interests in respect of matters for consideration at this meeting, together with the appropriate statement on the nature of any such declared interests.
3. Items Requiring Urgent Attention
   Items which in the opinion of the Chairman should be considered by the meeting as a matter of urgency and questions raised under Standing Order No 8.
4. Minutes
   To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 5 October 2007.
5. Performance Report
   1. Performance Management Committee – Report of the Committee Chair, Mr M Bull.
   2. Update on performance report by Deputy Chief Constable.
6. Chief Constable’s Report
   This report provides a general update on policing issues.
7. Reports from  Committees
   • Corporate Governance – Report of Mr Carl Wallin.
   • Human Resources – Report of Mr David Money.
   • Performance Management – Report of Mr Mike Bull. See Performance report at item 5.
   • Community Engagement – Report of Mr Bryan Preston.
   • Professional Standards – Report of Mr Mike Nevitt.
   • Resources – Report of Mr Brian Greenslade.
   • Standards Committee – Report of Mrs A Mayes.
8. Provisional Grant Settlement 2008/09
   The Treasurer will provide an oral update on the provisional grant settlement for 2008/09.
9. Annual Audit Letter
   This is the annual letter of the Audit Commission summarising the conclusions and significant issues arising from the recent audit of the Authority.  The Annual Audit Letter will be considered by the Corporate Governance Committee at its meeting 4 December.
10. Police Authority Strategic Plan
    Recommends that the Authority approve the Strategic Plan and that the members involved with the Force in the drafting of the 3-year Strategic Plan (Policing Plan) be asked to determine and recommend how the elements of the Authority’s Plan should be incorporated within the Policing Plan.
11. Police Authority – The Way Forward
    Provides an update on the work undertaken towards the development of the Authority’s 5-year vision.
12. South West Authorities and Forces Collaboration Programme
    Provides an update on the work undertaken towards collaborative working between police forces and authorities.
13. ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard
    The aim of the Devon and Cornwall Police Authority Environmental Strategy is to positively promote the constabulary’s adoption of environmental best practice following the guiding principles set out in the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. The draft strategy is attached for Members’ consideration and approval.
14. Road Traffic Collisions
    Provides an analysis of road traffic collision in Devon and Cornwall for information.
15. Association of Police Authority Meetings
    Provides a summary of meetings held by the Association of Police Authorities to which Devon & Cornwall Police Authority Members are invited.
16. Police Authority Liaison Meetings
    Provides a summary of Police Authority Liaison Meetings held since the last meeting of the Authority.
17. Green Paper on Policing
    The Chief Executive will provide an oral report which incorporates comments received from mebers regarding topics for inclusion in the Green paper
    Closed Items (Items which may be considered by the Authority with only members of the Police Authority, appropriate Officers and expert advisors present, on the grounds that exempt / confidential information may be disclosed)
18. Consideration to Excluding the Press and Public
    
    

    Recommended that the Agenda items detailed in the table below be considered as closed items

    Agenda item No	Report Title	Relevant Act	Relevant section
    19	Collaborative Procurement of Forensic Science Services by Police Authorities in the Southwest of England, Wales and the Northwest of England	Local Government Act 1972 as amended by the Local Government (access to information) Act 1985	Schedule 12A, paragraph 3. Information relating to the financial of business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).
    20	Police Staff Handbook	Local Government Act 1972 as amended by the Local Government (access to information) Act 1985	Schedule 12A, Paragraph 4 Information relating to any consultations or negotiations, or contemplated consultations or negotiations, in connection with any labour relations matter arising between the authority or a Minister of the Crown and employees of, or office holders under, the authority.
    21.	Chief Constable’s 5 year vision	Local Government Act 1972 as amended by the Local Government (access to information) Act 1985	Schedule 12A, paragraph 3. Information relating to the financial of business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

19. Collaborative Procurement of Forensic Science Services by Police Authorities in the Southwest of England, Wales and the Northwest of England.
    To consider the arrangements for making the final decision on whether to join the forensics consortium, and the delegated powers necessary. To follow
20. Police Staff Handbook
    To provide an update on the negotiations regarding the Police Staff Handbook.
21. Chief Constable’s 5-Year Vision
    Sets out the Force’s intentions for future policing and considers funding options. To follow

If you require any further information regarding this meeting please contact:
Eleanor Tanner.  
Telephone: 01392 268311.
Email: Eleanor.tanner@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk  

 

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