Information for prospective candidates
This section is dedicated to providing information and brieifngs to Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) candidates. There are links to other sections and websites where key information will assist candidates in developing manifestos and policy in Cheshire.
Anyone can stand as a PCC as long as certain requirements are met, you do not have to belong to a political party. The Home Office has published a document called 'Have You Got What it Takes?' which explains more about who can and how to stand as a candidate.
Information for PCC Candidates in Cheshire
The Police Authority Chief Executive's Office aims to provide useful information for candidates. Some of the key strategy documents are-
Budget 2012/13
Policing Plan
Council Tax
People Strategy
Estates Strategy
Quarterly Performance Information - April 2012
Local crime information can be found on the Crimemapper website
ACPO Conference 2012
The annual Association of Chief Police Officers and Association of Police Authorities Conference will be held from 22-24 May in Manchester. On day two (23 May) the day will be dedicated to transition to the new accountability model and the introduction of Police & Crime Commissioners and is open to all prospective Police & Crime Commissioner candidates.
Sir Hugh Orde and Chief Constable Alex Marshall invite prospective PCC Candidates to attend.
The delegate rate for the day is £267 plus VAT. PCC candidates interested in attending can get further information from www.acpoconference.co.uk including booking details.
A copy of the programme is available here
Interaction With Candidates
It is vital that the correct principles are in place to effectively manage our interaction with candidates and the provision of information. The documents below set out what prospective candidates can expect:-
National briefing Documents
The Shadow Strategic Policing Requirement sets out the Governments key national priorities for policing
The Financial Management Code of Practice provides clarity around the financial governance arrangements and reflects the fact that the police service has a key statutory duty to secure value for money in the use of public funds.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has published a briefing document for potential PCC candidates, on its role and the police complaints system.
The Local Government Association conducted a public poll to ask people what they thought the PCCs top priorities should be.
PA Consulting Group have prepared some advice on Setting the Scene For Delivery.
Click here for an overview of the role and to read our newsletters which explain how we are preparing for the transition.
This section explains about the Police & Crime Panel
Information about the elections is available here