All About Strategic Planning
Recent meetings
24th January 2012 Agenda and Minutes (To Follow)
Meetings in 2011
25th November 2011 Agenda and Minutes (PDF, 34KB)
22nd June 2011 Agenda and Minutes (PDF, 36KB)
20th May 2011 Agenda and Minutes (PDF, 19KB)
14th April 2011 Agenda and Minutes (PDF, 30KB)
17th January 2011 Agenda and Minutes (PDF, 43KB)
Meetings in 2010
7th December 2010 Agenda and Minutes (PDF, 41KB)
2nd September 2010 Agenda and Minutes (PDF, 39.7KB)
18th June 2010 Agenda and Minutes (PDF, 32KB)
22nd April 2010 Agenda and Minutes (PDF, 30KB)
11th March 2010 Agenda and Minutes (PDF, 25KB)
16th February 2010 Agenda and Minutes (PDF, 38KB)
19th January 2010 Agenda and Minutes (PDF, 34KB)
For earlier meeting papers please click HERE
Committee Members
Chairman Councillor Barry Young
Councillor Chris Underwood-Frost
Terms of Reference
Membership: 7 Quorum: 3
(comprising the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Authority plus the Chairs of the Audit, Risk & Governance Committee, Community & Partnership Committee, Finance & Performance Committee, Professional Standards Committee and Human Resources Committee)
The positions of Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Committee are held by the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Authority respectively.
Strategic Planning
Develop the Authority’s Strategic Business Plan for approval by the full Authority, and monitor implementation and the effectiveness of outcomes. Lead on the production of the Authority’s Annual Policing Plan and 3 year Strategic Plan prepared in conjunction with the Force. Develop an approach that achieves better integration between the Authority / Force policing and financial plans, in liaison with the Finance and Performance Committee.
Identify what is expected of the Force in terms of key achievements and to consider mechanisms for monitoring. Liaise with the Community & Partnership Committee so that issues and priorities identified through community engagement / consultation activities can be taken account of in the development of strategic policies and plans.
Review Force delivery of activities in the Annual Policing Plan. Monitor progress against the Authority’s objectives In the Annual Policing Plan and the effectiveness of outcomes. Consider and advise the Authority on strategic issues in order that the Authority can be involved at an early stage in the development of Force strategic plans and planning processes.
To determine which Committee should lead on any particular issue that is of relevance to more than one Committee. Make decisions where:
- an issue is not included in the terms of reference of any other Committee and does not require a decision by the full Authority.
- a decision is required urgently before the next meeting of the appropriate body.
Ensure effective co-ordination and planning of the Authority’s business. To periodically review the effectiveness of the Authority’s business arrangements. To identify and monitor the on-going training and development needs of the Authority’s Members.
Risk Management
Advise the Authority and its Committees on strategic risk management issues. To have due regard, in exercising its responsibilities, to risk issues generally and the specific risk issues contained within the Authority’s Risk Register.
Equal Opportunities
Have due regard in exercising its responsibilities to equal opportunities generally and the requirements of all equalities, anti-discrimination and Human Rights legislation.
Value for Money (VFM)
To have due regard, in exercising its responsibilities, to securing VFM.
Tasking and Finishing Groups
Appoint Tasking and Finishing Groups on an ad hoc basis to undertake specific time limited tasks.