Police and Crime Panel
The PCC's work is regularly scrutinised and supported by the Kent and Medway Police and Crime Panel.
The panel, made up of local councillors and independent members, is entirely independent of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
What does the Police and Crime Panel do?
The Police and Crime Panel checks that the Police and Crime Commissioner:
- Has achieved his aims, by reviewing the Police and Crime Plan and Annual Report
- Has considered the priorities of Community Safety Partners
- Has consulted with the public and victims of crime
- Works to the Policing Protocol Order 2023
What powers does the Panel have?
The Police and Crime Panel has a range of powers, including:
- Making recommendations on the Police and Crime Plan and Annual Report
- Being able to publish panel reports and recommendations
- Holding public meetings to question the Commissioner
- Holding confirmation hearings over the appointment of the PCC’s key staff - the Chief Executive and Chief Finance Officer
Panels can also make reports or recommendations (including vetoing with a two-thirds majority) on proposals put forward by the PCC to:
- Set the police council tax precept
- Appoint a Chief Constable
Who runs the Panel?
The panel is hosted by Kent County Council and is a joint committee with Medway Council and the 12 district/borough councils.
Each local authority automatically has one seat on the panel and the panel is required to recruit two independent members.
The panel can also choose to make additional appointments to secure political and geographical balance.
Meetings and members
You can view dates of the Panel's public meetings and see the current list of members.