Decisions

The Commissioner received a business case on the feasability of entering into a partnership arrangement relating to the provision of an integrated finance and resources system. After discussion with Chief Officers and weighing up other options available, the Commissioner has decided not to progress with the Cheshire and Northamptonshire collaborative arrangement. Other options are currently being researched.

A joint strategic lead for procurement across the three southern policing bodies was appointed with the remit to develop a collaborative procurement service. Following discussion at the Welsh Police Finance and Resources Group support for the continuation of the role for the next year to 31st March 2014 was confirmed.

The Commissioner has been informed of the action taken regarding the sale of the car park adjacent to Abercarn Police Station in accordance with delegated authority to the Chief Finance Officer for the Office of the Chief Constable.

The Police and Criminal Evidence (PACE) Code A 5.4 requires the Force and Commissioner to make arrangements for records to be scrutinised by representatives of the community. A stop and search dip sampling group will be established and a summary of results published following each meeting.

The Commissioner has been asked to approve the request to award the contract to Tenderer B (Wilker UK Ltd) for the conversion of two vehicles into mobile police stations. The contract is awarded under the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent Standing Orders relating to Contracts, paragraph 20, most economically advantageous tender.

The Commissioner has been asked to approve the request to extend the current contract for a 12 month period in accordance with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent Standing Orders relating to Contracts, paragraph 125. The request was approved with the proviso that the Chief Constable undertakes a review into the use of agency staff.

The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 allows the Police and Crime Commissioner, under section 18(1), to appoint a a Deputy. A report was submitted to the Police and Crime Panel on the 28th December 2012 with the appointment endorsed at a confirmation hearing on the 11th January 2013.