Agenda item

The Panel considered report of the Police and Crime Commissioner which shared the Annual Report 2021-22 of the Joint Independent Audit Committee (JIAC) with the Panel (for copy see file of Minutes).

The Chief Finance Officer noted the report included information on the makeup of the JIAC, the work that had been undertaken, and self-assessment of good practice.

Councillor L Hovvels noted the independence of the JIAC was good and from the report she was confident as regards the robust arrangements in place.

Following questions from Councillor R Potts relating to appointments and costs, the Chief Finance Officer explained that the positions were via an open advertisement for applications.  He added that the Chair of the Committee, Chief Executive Officer of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, himself and a representative from HR would sit in terms of those appointments.  The Chief Finance Officer noted that there were set fees for those on the JIAC, and he could obtain figures for Members.  Councillor D Nicholls asked if the JIAC Members were effectively reimbursed for their time rather than a fixed wage, the Chief Finance Officer noted that was correct, with fees being review annually and benchmarked against other PCC’s JIACs.

Resolved:

That the content of the report be noted.