Terms of Reference
To develop and progress the Authority’s response to securing an efficient policing service under Section 6 of the Police Act 1996 and towards securing best value by means of continuous improvement under Section 3 of the Local Government Act 1999 by means of:
Oversight of the production of the Policing Plan and other statutory publications including the development of local policing priorities and performance indicators. (formerly dealt with by Plans and Publications Panel, preparation of the Policing Plan now delegated to the Chair of the Authority)
Overseeing continuous improvement initiatives, i.e. Force Programmes and Projects.
Highlighting and contributing to priority setting in the light of consultation with stakeholders and the public.
Monitoring change initiatives to ensure learning from past experience, sharing of best practice and the appropriate use of quality improvement tools.
Overseeing the progress, timing and outcomes of change initiatives.
Oversight of the preparation of statutory reports and other publications.
Oversight of the management of the police estate and the development of IS&T within the force including scrutiny of transformational IS&T Projects.
Ensuring effective collaboration including:
- Oversight of collaboration activities ongoing between the force and other forces or agencies
- Consideration and drive of collaboration proposals between the Authority and other authorities or agencies
- Ensuring that the Policing and Crime Act 2009 section on police collaboration is complied with
Ensuring a clear and sustained focus on Value for Money, ensuring use of resources reflects supply and demand profiles.
Co-ordination of business between the force and authority.
To assure the quality of Authority’s decision making processes and delivery of its Statutory Functions (Former Quality Improvement Steering Group responsibility).
To appoint Task and Finish Working Groups as and when required to undertake specific projects.
Committee papers
You can view committee papers discussed at previous meetings of the Business Planning Productivity Committee. To find out about forthcoming meetings, please view our public meetings and events calendar.
Membership
Chair: Mr R Humphries (Independent Member)
Elected Members: Councillor E Bell, Councillor M Campbell, Councillor L Hovvels, Councillor B Myers, Councillor A Laing and Councillor B Dixon
Independent Members: Mr R Glass, Ms K Larkin Bramley, Mr P Thompson, Mr T Thompson and Mr N Vaulks
Sub-Committees and Panels