Members Interests & associated policies

Protocol on Member/Authority & Constabulary officer relations
The Authority on 11 December 2007 adopted a protocol which clearly sets out the appropriate relationship between Members and the Authority's and Constabulary's officers.

Members Register of Interests
Members of the Police Authority are required to complete a register of interests. Individual copies of the Members entry in the register can be accessed by following the link under their name on the list of members. Alternatively, you can request to inspect a copy of the register during normal office hours. To make arrangements to view the register, please contact the Deputy Chief Executive on 01244 614003 or by email stephen.pickup@cheshire.pnn.police.uk

Members Register of Gifts & Hospitality
All Members are required to declare gifts or hospitality received above the value of £25. To make arrangements to view the register, please contact the Deputy Chief Executive on 01244 614003 or by email stephen.pickup@cheshire.pnn.police.uk

An annual review of both the receipt of gifts & hospitality & Register of Members interests is undertaken. A summary of the last review is attached here

Members' Code of Conduct
All Members of the Police Authority are required to abide by the Code of Conduct whilst in office. A revised Code of Conduct was approved by the Authority on 25 September 2007, together with the adoption of the ten general principles of public life. A copy of the revised Code can be accessed by following this link.

Members Induction and Development Programme
The Members induction and development programme sets out a number of key issues which it is felt Members need to have knowledge of if they are to effectively fulfil their role on the Police Authority. The programme also sets out the key roles and responsibilities required of Members. A copy of the Programme can be accessed by clicking here

Members' Allowance Scheme
The Members Allowance Scheme can be accessed by clicking on this link

Members' Allowances & Expenses
The amount claimed by members in 2010/11 on allowances and expenses can be viewed here
The amount claimed by members in 2009/10 on allowances and expenses can be viewed here
The amount claimed by members in 2008/09 on allowances and expenses can be viewed here
The amount claimed by members in 2007/08 on allowances and expenses can be viewed here

Members Attendance
Members attendance at meetings of the Authority during:-
2010/11 can be viewed by clicking here
2009/10 can be viewed by clicking here
2008/09 can be viewed by clicking here
2007/08 can be viewed by clicking here

Pre-Election Conduct Policy
The purpose of this policy is to give guidance to staff and Members on how to conduct themselves during pre-election periods to ensure the Authority’s political impartiality is not called into question. The policy applies to the periods leading up to an election and also the election period itself.