Decision number: 32/2024-25
Author and Job Role: Rachel Lupanko, Office Manager
Protective Marking: OFFICIAL
Executive summary:
The Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner, in exercise of the powers conferred by the Police and Crime Act 2011, pays an attendance allowance to independent representatives of misconduct panels and police appeals tribunals and Legally Qualified Persons who advise on misconduct panels.
These allowances were up-rated in July 2024 (IPMs) and August 2024 (LQPs) in line with APACCE national guidance.
The Allowance Scheme is reviewed on an annual basis.
Background:
The following allowance schemes have been standardised and agreed at a national level:
- Independent Members for Misconduct Panel & Police Appeals Tribunal Allowance Scheme
- Legally Qualified Person for Misconduct Panel & Legally Qualified Person for Police Appeals Tribunal
Recommendation:
That the PCC follows the nationally agreed recommended rates for Independent Members for Misconduct Panels and Police Appeal Tribunals and the Legally Qualified Person for Misconduct Panels and Police Appeal Tribunal.
Police and Crime Commissioner approval:
I approve the recommendation(s):
Signature: PCC Lisa Townsend
Date: 7/11/24
Areas of consideration
Consultation
None required
Financial implications
Although there has been a slight increase in the allowances, this minimal and is already incorporated within the budget for 2024/2025.
Legal
None required
Risks
None
Equality and diversity
No implications
Risks to human rights
None