TThe Decision Making Structure and Policy sets out how the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) makes, records and publishes formal decisions in the exercise of their statutory responsibilities.
The policy provides a clear and transparent framework for decision making, ensuring that decisions are lawful, proportionate, evidence-based and accountable.
It outlines the different routes through which decisions may be made, the role of statutory officers in overseeing the decision-making process, and the arrangements for recording and publishing decisions of significant public interest.
The policy also supports the scrutiny of PCC decisions by the Police and Crime Panel and forms part of the PCC’s wider Joint Corporate Governance Framework.
Please see the full policy below for further information on the decision-making arrangements and processes.
Decision Making Policy – September 2026 (application, 149kB)