Decisions

The Commissioner is responsible for approving the overall framework of accountability and control and monitoring compliance in relation to asset management as set out in the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent's Manual of Corporate Governance, paragraph 1.1.4.The Strategy was approved at the Strategy and Performance Board Meeting held on 22nd March 2018.

A review of the Manual of Corporate Governance is undertaken on an annual basis by the Strategic Planning Group. The Joint Audit Committee recommended approval of the amendments at their meeting held on 9th March 2017 before final approval was requested from the Commissioner and Chief Constable at the Strategy and Performance Board Meeting on 22nd March 2018.

In February 2017, the Police, Fire and Ambulance services, joined together to open an emergency services station with all three emergency services based within the same building (Abertillery Fire Station).

The contract is awarded for a two year period with an option to extend for two additional annual periods.

Treasury Management covers borrowing, investing, banking and cash flow management. The Commissioner is required to adopt and comply with the CIPFA Prudential Code for Capital Finance in Local Authorities and the CIPFA Code of Practice on Treasury Management. The Treasury Management Strategy and the Treasury Management Practices have been agreed in order to comply with the codes.

Treasury Management covers borrowing, investing, banking and cash flow management.

The Commissioner is satisfied that all declarations by officers and staff have been made within the boundaries of acceptability in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures.