Cleveland Police and Crime Panel - Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner

The panel can agree a lead authority to hold central funding and provide scrutiny support. The lead authority for the Panel is Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council.

Cleveland Police and Crime Panel is responsible for the scrutiny of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC.)

It is made up of 12 local councillors with provision to appoint up to two independent members.

The Panel has the following powers and responsibilities:

Reviewing the draft Police and Crime Plan;
Scrutinising the PCC’s Annual Report;
Reviewing the decisions and actions of the PCC;
Reviewing and vetoing the PCC’s proposed precept levels.

In addition, members can also seek the professional view of His Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) on potential dismissals.

Complaints against the PCC

Complaints received by the OPCC are referred to Cleveland Police and Crime Panel.
The OPCC co-operates with the panel in relation to handling of any such complaint in accordance with the Panel’s policies and procedures.
The Chief Executive can discuss concerns about ethics and standards with members of the public in respect of the PCC or the OPCC. They also work with Cleveland Police and Crime Panel in the event of any such concern involving a complaint against the PCC.