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10-02-2005, 19:40

A typical Police Authority (as exampled here by Derbyshire) comprises
7 Councillors representing Derbyshire County Council
2 Councillors representing Derby City Council
3 Members of the Magistrates courts committee
5 Independent Members appointed by the Police Authority, under a process that involves the Home Secretary.

So that's nine people already elected to represent us, three from within the judiciary (which seems sensible) and five to represent the local community. Overall that sounds pretty sensible although I do wonder how those five are appointed and, given the predominance of elected councillors, why their presence is necessary.

So, I stick with Howard is mad as a balloon but wonder if the make up of the Police Authority could not be more transparent and accountable.

10-02-2005, 19:40	#11
andyl Guest Location: Bury Services: NTL 2MB Broadband, x2 phones, digi TV. Posts: n/a	Re: I think this is a stupid Idea A typical Police Authority (as exampled here by Derbyshire) comprises 7 Councillors representing Derbyshire County Council 2 Councillors representing Derby City Council 3 Members of the Magistrates courts committee 5 Independent Members appointed by the Police Authority, under a process that involves the Home Secretary. So that's nine people already elected to represent us, three from within the judiciary (which seems sensible) and five to represent the local community. Overall that sounds pretty sensible although I do wonder how those five are appointed and, given the predominance of elected councillors, why their presence is necessary. So, I stick with Howard is mad as a balloon but wonder if the make up of the Police Authority could not be more transparent and accountable.