The police and crime panel will be composed of
seven councillors from Durham County Council and three councillors
from Darlington Borough Council, plus two independent co-opted
members.
The Panel will have powers and
responsibilities including:
- to review the draft Police and Crime
Plan;
- to publicly scrutinise the Police
and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC's)
Annual Report;
- to review and scrutinise decisions
and actions by the PCC;
- to review and veto the PCC's proposed precept levels;
- to review the PCC’s Conduct;
- to review
and confirm the PCC’s proposed
appointments of Chief Constable, Chief Executive, Chief Finance
Officer, and Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner.