012/2014: Appointment of Independent Member of the Joint Independent Audit Committee – 26 September 2014
Executive Summary and recommendation:
In accordance with the statutory Code of Practice for Financial Management in the police service, Police and Crime Commissioners and Chief Constables must establish joint Audit Committees made up of persons independent of the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner and the Police Service. The arrangements for the Joint Independent Audit Committee(JIAC) were put in place by way of Decision Notice 02/2012.
The JIAC for North Yorkshire currently has 2 vacancies for such independent persons. This proposal recommends the appointment of Steven Hawksworth, who has extensive experience of managing corporate compliance programmes, corporate governance, risk management, audit and assurance functions and regulatory affairs; implementing changes to corporate governance, risk management and internal control; undertaking investigations into risk and control failures and providing independent assurance to Boards and Audit and Risk Committees.
The Chief Constable has been consulted and assents to this appointment.
This report seeks approval for the appointment of Steven Hawksworth as a member of the JIAC.
Police and Crime Commissioner decision: Approved
Signature: 
Date: 26 September 2014
Title: Police and Crime Commissioner
Part 1 – Unrestricted facts and advice to the PCC
- Introduction and background
In accordance with the statutory Code of Practice for Financial Management in the police service, Police and Crime Commissioners and Chief Constables must establish joint Audit Committees made up of persons independent of the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner and the Police Service.
The North Yorkshire JIAC currently has three independent members. The preferred membership is 3 – 5 members. In July 2014 interviews were held to appoint 1 – 2 new members of which one individual was successful, which brings the panel membership to four.
Vetting checks have been undertaken and completed for this appointment.
- Matters for consideration
There are no further matters for consideration.
- Other options considered, if any
There are no other options for consideration.
- Contribution to Police and Crime Plan outcomes
- Consultations carried out
- Put people first – through continuously improving satisfaction levels and confidence in the police and partners to keep us safe.
- Deliver more for less – achieving maximum value and efficiency across the organization.
Not applicable.
- Financial Implications/Value for money
There are no direct financial implications of this appointment.
- Legal Implications
Having read this report and having considered such information as has been provided at the time of being asked to express this view, the Acting Deputy Force Solicitor is satisfied that this report does not ask the PCC for North Yorkshire to make a decision which would (or would be likely to) give rise to a contravention of the law.
- Equality Implications
There are no equality or diversity implications resulting from this appointment to the JIAC.
- Human Resources Implications
It is noted that this individual has been assessed as having suitable experience in the areas of delivery for this appointment. Therefore no additional people issues are evident at this time.
Public Access to information
The Police and Crime Commissioner wishes to be as open and transparent as possible about the decisions he/she takes or are taken in his/her name. All decisions taken by the Commissioner will be subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).
As a general principle, the Commissioner expects to be able to publish all decisions taken and all matters taken into account and all advice received when reaching the decision. Part 1 of this Notice will detail all information which the Commissioner will disclose into the public domain. The decision and information in Part 1 will be made available on the NYPCC web site within 2 working days of approval.
Only where material is properly classified as restricted under the GPMS or if that material falls within the description at 2(2) of The Elected Local Policing Bodies (Specified Information) Order 2011 will the Commissioner not disclose decisions and/or information provided to enable that decision to be made. In these instances, Part 2 of the Form will be used to detail those matters considered to be restricted. Information in Part 2 will not be published.
Is there a Part 2 to this Notice – NO
If Yes, what is the reason for restriction – NA
Originating Officer Declaration – Author name: Claire Askew
– Collar number: 5716
| Name (Collar Number) | Date of completion (√) | |
| Head of Departmenthas reviewed the request and is satisfied that it is correct and consistent with the NYPCC’s plans and priorities. | D. Stone5812 | 08.09.2014 |
| Legal AdviceLegal advice has been sought on this proposal and is considered not to expose the PCC to risk of legal challenge or such risk is outlined in Part 1 or Part 2 of this Notice. | C. Clarke
3655
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26.09.14 |
| Financial AdviceThe CC CFO has been consulted on this proposal, for which budgetary provision already exists or is to be made in accordance with Part 1 or Part 2 of this Notice. | Jane Palmer
004364 |
15.09.2014 |
| Equalities AdviceEither there is considered to be minimal impact or the impact is outlined in Part1 or Part2 of this Notice. Author to complete as Equalities matters are mainstreamed within departments. |
C Askew 5716
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08/09/14 |
| HR AdviceHR advice has been sought in relation to any people related matters
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R Holmes
4647 |
18.09.14
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| I confirm that all the above advice has been sought and received and I am satisfied that this is an appropriate request to be submitted for a decision
Signature Claire Askew Date 08 September 2014
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