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PCC

Meeting: 28/09/2021 - County Council (Item 3)

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Minutes:

Having previously declared an interest Councillor Izzi Seccombe left the room.

 

Councillor Andy Crump (Portfolio Holder for Fire & Rescue and Community Safety) introduced the published report. Members were informed of a correction. The period of office for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is to 2024 and not 2025 as stated in the report. Members were informed that the PCC has a legal right to sit on the County Council to speak on and consider matters regarding the Council’s function as Fire and Rescue Authority. Collaboration between blue light services has increased significantly in recent years as evidenced through the creation of the Blue Light Collaboration Joint Advisory Board. In addition, recent months have seen examples of practical collaboration at a number of high profile incidents. It was made clear that the PCC will not be able to speak at the Council’s budget setting meeting.

 

Councillor Penny-Anne O’Donnell seconded the recommendation and reserved her right to speak.

 

Councillor John Holland observed that the PCC is not elected as a County Councillor. He should not have a right to speak on any issue.

 

Vote

 

A vote was held. The recommendation was agreed.

 

Resolved:

 

That the Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner be reappointed as a co-opted member of the full Council for the purposes of Section 7 Policing and Crime Act 2017