Decision Title: Discretionary Payments Policy
Decision Reference Number: WPCC4-0026
Lead Officer: Polly Reed
If force business, date approved by Chief Officer: N/a
Date: 01 October 2024
Status: Non confidential
Decision summary:
The purpose of this decision is to approve a new policy relating to the PCC’s office. The policy is Discretionary Payments Policy for the PCC and for Staff.
I confirm that my register of interests declaration is up to date and that none of my interests preclude me from making this decision.
Signature: P.Seccombe
Date: 01/10/2024
Supporting information
1. Background information
In order to maintain the highest standards in the work undertaken by the PCC’s office there are a number of policies and procedures that staff adhere to. The new policy listed in this decision notice have been created and is important for transparency in governance and ethical standards.
2. List of additional information attached as appendices
3. Expected benefits
The purpose of the policy is to ensure a fair, consistent and timely means of managing the process of discretionary payments, and to ensure that any awards demonstrate good value for money actions of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
4. Impact of not approving the application
Lack of clarity in approaches
5. Costs (including any identified savings)
None identified
6. Equality implications
This policy should support the office’s wish to treat all those who they affect with equality and fairness.
7. Legal comments
Legal advice has not been sought
8. Publication
Information in this form is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI Act) and other legislation. Unless the information provided is covered by an exemption and stated to be either confidential or partly confidential, the information contained in the form will be published on the OPCC website.
Comments from the Treasurer
There are no financial implications associated with this decision, but it will provide for strong governance and professionalism within the OPCC. The CFO has not reviewed the DN, but has reviewed and agreed the policy.
Comments from the Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer
This policy is an essential element for the office of the PCC and evidence of sound governance processes and recognition of fair and equal consideration to discretionary payments.
