Decisions & Policies

The Commissioner is responsible for making a number of decisions through the year.  This can include issues such as the budget and precept, appointments and priorities.

How are decisions made?

The Manual of Governance is a document which sets out how the Police and Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable will work together and deliver a policing service in South Wales.

The Manual contains:

• The Code of Corporate Governance
• Scheme of Delegation
• Financial Regulations
• Standing Orders Relating to Contracts
• Decision Making and Accountability Framework

The Annual Governance Statement explains how the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Chief Constable of South Wales have complied with their joint Manual of Corporate Governance and identifies any significant governance issues facing the force.    

Decisions Made

Decisions are made at the monthly Strategic Board meeting. When the Commissioner makes any decision of public interest, these will be published online.

Scrutinising the decisions made by the Commissioner

The Police and Crime Panel is responsible for overseeing the Commissioner and scrutinising his decisions.

Decisions

• Date, time and place of public meetings
• Agenda of each public meeting
• Minutes of each public meeting
• Record of each decision made by the Commissioner
• Decision Log 2019-2020
• Decision Log 2018-2019

Policies

The documents below detail the policies of the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales:

• Freedom of Information Scheme
• Gifts and Hospitality Guidance
• Retention and Disposal Policy
• Confidential Reporting Policy
• Complaints Policy
• Code of Conduct
• Prevention of crime and disorder
• Reports requested from local authorities – none available

Independent Custody Visiting

• Arrangements for independent custody visiting scheme