Independent Member - Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Panel

We are recruiting an Independent Member to assist the Police and Crime Panel in holding the Police and Crime Commissioner to account. Somerset Council acts as the Host Authority for the Panel and is responsible for its administrative and officer support arrangements Are you interested in modern Policing, resource issues and reviewing the strategic direction of the Constabulary? Do you have the skills and experience that could help us support and challenge the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset? In 2012, the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Panel became part of new governance and accountability arrangements for Policing in Avon and Somerset. The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is responsible for setting the strategic objectives of the Police force and deciding how funding for local Policing and crime reduction is allocated. The Panel s role is to both support and challenge the PCC and maintain regular checks and balances on her decisions, activities and related performance. The Panel is looking for a committed and community-minded person to serve as an Independent Member until approximately May 2028. You will work alongside 14 Councillor members from across the force area and 2 other Independent Members. Employer: Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Panel (hosted by Somerset Council Democratic Services) Location: Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1HE Contract type: Volunteer Working pattern: Part time Key skills required include the ability to:- ..... full job details .....