Annex C Committee Terms of Reference

Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee

Purpose and Scope
The overall purpose of the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee (the ARAC) is to provide oversight and scrutiny of all significant audit and risk matters concerning the Authority and Police Scotland. The ARAC will seek evidence and provide advice and assurance to the Board that the appropriate levels of internal controls are in place across both Police Scotland and the Authority. In addition, the ARAC will provide advice and assurance to the Accountable Officer and Board on these matters and any other specific items which the Board requests of it in relation to audit, risk management and assurance and the integrity of annual reports and financial statements. The ARAC will also consider and approve the Authority’s Internal Audit Plan on behalf of the Board.

Meetings will be used to consider:
the strategic processes for risk, control and governance
the accounting policies, the accounts and the annual report of the organisation, including the process for review of the accounts prior to submission for audit, levels of error identified, and management's letter of representation to the external auditors
the planned activity and results of both internal and external audit
approval of the Authority’s Internal Audit Plan
the adequacy of management response to issues identified by audit activity, including external audit's management letter/report, and to issues identified by other external bodies such as HMICS and ICO
the effectiveness of the internal control environment 

assurances relating to the effectiveness of the corporate governance arrangements for the organisation
proposals for tendering for internal audit services or for purchase of non- audit services from contractors who provide audit services and
anti-fraud policies, and arrangements for special investigations
such other matters as required by the Board
and to advise the Board and the Accountable Officer on these matters.
In addition, the ARAC will provide the Board and Accountable Officer with an Annual Report, timed to support finalisation of the accounts and the governance statement, summarising its conclusions from the work it has done during the year.

The ARAC will also periodically review its own effectiveness and report the results of that review to the Board and Accountable Officer.

Specialist Advice
The ARAC may procure specialist ad-hoc advice at the expense of the organisation, subject to budgets agreed by the Board or Accountable Officer.
Membership
The Committee will consist of a minimum of three Authority members including the chair (“the Committee Chair”).
The quorum of the Committee will be two Members including the Committee Chair.

Attendees 
Committee meetings will normally be attended by the Accountable Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Internal Audit, a representative of External Audit and at least one senior representative of Police Scotland. A senior representative from Forensic Services will attend as required.

Access
The Head or representative of Internal Audit and the representative of External Audit will have free and confidential access to the chair of the ARAC.

Meetings
The procedures for meetings are:
the ARAC will meet at least four times a year. The chair of the ARAC may convene additional meetings, as they deem necessary.
the Board or Accountable Officer may ask the ARAC to convene further meetings to discuss particular issues on which they want the committee's advice.

Complaints and Conduct Committee
Purpose and Scope

The purpose of the Complaints and Conduct Committee is to monitor, oversee and scrutinise: the handling by the Authority and Police Scotland of “relevant” complaints as defined in legislation; and Police Scotland’s arrangements for handling misconduct allegations against constables; and to perform certain functions and make decisions on behalf of the Authority under the Police Service of Scotland (Senior Officers) (Conduct) Regulations 2013 (“the 2013 Regulations”) and other applicable regulations.
Meetings will be used to:
Consider and approve arrangements, including policies and procedures and guidance, relating to the handling of relevant complaints by the Authority, seeking the views of other stakeholders as necessary.
Consider reports from Police Scotland on how it promotes and ensures adherence to Standards of Professional Behaviour, including the application of vetting arrangements 
Consider and determine relevant complaints against the Authority, its staff and senior officers of Police Scotland in accordance with the SPA Complaints Handling Procedures, provisions of the Police Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 and the statutory guidance produced by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC).
Monitor the handling of relevant complaints by the Authority and Police Scotland, seeking information on themes or trends as appropriate, with a view to the Committee satisfying itself that the arrangements maintained by the Authority and Police Scotland for the handling of relevant complaints are suitable.
Consider reports from Police Scotland on its handling of misconduct allegations under the Police Service of Scotland (Conduct) Regulations 2014, with a view to ensuring that arrangements for handling these allegations are efficient and effective. 
Conduct preliminary assessments of misconduct allegations against senior officers of Police Scotland under regulation 8 of the 2013 Regulations and, where appropriate, refer these to the PIRC for further assessment and potential investigation.
Where the Police (Conduct) (Senior Officers) (Scotland) Regulations 1999  apply to the conduct of a senior officer, implement the preliminary investigation procedure set out in these Regulations.
Refer allegations to the appropriate prosecutor where it can reasonably be inferred that a senior officer of Police Scotland may have committed a criminal offence (under regulation 7 of the 2013 Regulations or the equivalent provisions in regulation 9 of the 1999 Regulations).
Determine, following receipt of an investigator’s report, whether misconduct allegations against a senior officer of Police Scotland are to be referred to a misconduct hearing.
Determine whether senior officers who are the subject of misconduct or criminal allegations are to be suspended from the office of constable (or subject to such other measures as considered appropriate) and to review suspension decisions within the period specified in the relevant Regulations. 
Critically examine reports from HMICS, PIRC, and any other information provided by Police Scotland in relation to complaints about the police, and ensure that appropriate improvement plans are implemented or remedial action is taken within agreed timescales.
Contribute to and consider the findings of official reviews of complaints and conduct matters and ensure that recommendations from such reviews are implemented as appropriate.
Consider such other matters as required by the Board.
Consider whistleblowing processes.

Membership
The Committee will comprise no fewer than three Authority members including a chair (“the Committee Chair”).
The quorum of the Committee will be two Authority Members including the Committee Chair.
Meetings
The Committee will hold at least four scheduled meetings per year, although the precise number of meetings will be dependent upon the nature and extent of the Committee’s business. Additional meetings will be held where necessary to ensure efficient and effective complaints handling and to comply with timescales stipulated in legislation.


Exceptional Circumstances Committee

Purpose and Scope
The purpose of this committee is to deal with urgent business of the Board, Committees and Sub-Committees when, in exceptional circumstances, it is not practicable for an ordinary meeting or a special meeting of the Board, Committee or Sub-Committee to be convened.
Meetings will be used to consider and deal with the urgent business when it is necessary for the fulfilment of the Authority’s functions. The Committee is authorised to perform all the Authority’s functions when in exceptional
circumstances it is not practical for an ordinary meeting or special meeting to be convened.
Membership
The Committee will comprise the Chair of the Authority who will be the Committee Chair and a minimum of two other members of the Board.
The quorum of the Committee will be three Members including the Committee Chair.
If Members (including the Chair) appointed to the Committee are unable to participate in a Committee meeting and the Committee is no longer quorate, other members of the Board shall be appointed to the Committee to make the Committee quorate.

Meetings
The procedures for the Committee meeting are as follows:
The number of meetings will be dependent upon the nature and extent of the Committee’s business. Meetings will be held where necessary in matters of urgency at short notice.
Items of business must be submitted with a clear rationale explaining the exceptional circumstances and the urgency that make it necessary for the Committee to deal with the business. The Committee Chair shall determine whether exceptional circumstances requiring urgent business to be dealt with by the Committee exist.
Meetings of the Committee will be held to deal with matters of urgency and the Committee Chair will, on a case-by-case basis, provide details of the procedures to be followed in relation to notice of the meeting, agenda, and circulation of papers.
 

Forensic Services Committee

Purpose and Scope
The purpose of the Forensic Services Committee is to provide oversight, scrutiny and assurance to the Board on the performance and delivery of forensic services to the Police Service, Police Investigations and Review Commissioner and the Lord Advocate and procurators fiscal as set out in section 31 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012. The Committee will provide advice and seek assurance on the delivery of forensic services by reviewing progress, providing constructive challenge and contributing to strategy, planning and future development.  The Committee will make recommendations to and advise the Board on Forensic Services related matters. The Committee will oversee the management and development of processes and procedures in line with Best Value principles.

Meetings will be used to:
Oversee the development and delivery of the Forensic Services Strategy ensuring alignment to the Strategic Police Priorities, the Strategic Police Plan and the Scottish Government’s Strategy for Justice.
Review the performance of Forensic Services, using the performance framework. In particular review quarterly and annual performance reports and progress in the achievement of objectives and outcomes, ahead of consideration by the Authority. This should include findings from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to provide continued reassurance about the quality of Forensic Services’ output. 
Review other relevant quarterly and annual reports produced by Forensic Services on the development and delivery of its functions. 
Seek assurance that effective operational and strategic partnership arrangements are in place. Develop and keep under review arrangements set out in the Memorandum of Understanding between Forensic Services, the Crown Office and Police Scotland and ensure an evolving and developing tripartite partnership continues.
Support the development of, and approve, the Forensic Services performance framework, ensuring that it is aligned with strategic objectives, statutory requirements and ethical standards; that is develops best practice in measuring and reporting the achievement of outcomes; that it is based on robust and meaningful data; and that it takes account of statutory obligations and the commitments set out in the Memorandum of Understanding. 
Oversee the implementation of performance improvement recommendations made in relation to Forensic Services by scrutiny/inspections bodies, audit reports,  or the Authority.
Oversee Forensic Services’ use of resources and its operational and strategic risk.
Consider such other matters as required by the Board.

Membership 
The Committee will consist of a minimum of three Authority members including the chair (“the Committee Chair”).
The quorum of the Committee will be two Authority Members including the Committee Chair.

Attendees
In addition to the Chair and the Chief Executive, Police Scotland, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner have a standing invitation to attend meetings and actively participate in the Committee’s discussions.

Meetings
The Committee will hold at least four scheduled meetings per year, although the precise number of meetings will be dependent upon the nature and extent of the Committee’s business.
 

Legal Committee

Purpose and Scope
The Committee shall provide oversight and scrutiny of the arrangements the Authority and Police Scotland have in place for the handling of legal actions, claims and appeals. 
The Committee shall authorise, where necessary and appropriate, settlement of legal actions and claims against the Chief Constable and the Authority.
The Committee shall determine appeals from police officers and former police officers whose applications for assistance with the payment of legal expenses in relation to civil and criminal proceedings, Fatal Accident or Public Inquiries, have been rejected.  The Committee shall also consider and approve the arrangements for granting such assistance.
The Committee shall provide instructions to Authority solicitors where   required. 

Meetings will be used to:
Consider and, where appropriate, approve settlement of civil legal actions and claims (including claims raised in the Employment Tribunal) against the Authority and/or the Chief Constable within the financial authorisations contained within the Authority’s Governance Framework.
Consider and, where appropriate provide instructions to Authority solicitors on legal matters, including agreements and memoranda of understanding, and civil legal actions and claims, including matters which may be considered novel or contentious, include ethical or substantial reputational issues, or are of significant public interest.
Consider and approve, as appropriate, the arrangements for dealing with applications by police officers and former police officers for legal assistance in respect of alleged unlawful acts committed in the execution of their duties, including any changes to the SHHD Circular18/1978.
Where necessary and appropriate, consider the arrangements for the provision of legal expenses insurance.
Determine appeals from police officers and former police officers whose applications for legal assistance have been rejected by the Chief Constable.  Appeals may be in relation to
• criminal and civil proceedings raised against the officer in respect of alleged unlawful acts committed in the execution of their duties, and
• for Fatal Accident and Public Inquiries in which possible allegations of irregularities in police procedure or conduct may result.
Monitor the handling of legal actions, claims and appeals within the remit of this Committee; seek information on themes, trends, and lessons learned as appropriate; and 
Consider such other matters as required by the Board.

Membership 
The Committee will comprise a minimum of three Authority Members including the chair (“the Committee Chair”).
The quorum of the Committee will be three Authority Members including the Committee Chair.

Meetings
The Committee will aim to hold at least four scheduled meetings per year, although the precise number of meetings will be dependent upon the nature and extent of the Committee’s business. Additional meetings will be held where necessary, and in matters of urgency at short notice to ensure efficient and effective delivery of instructions to Authority solicitors and consideration of proposed legal settlements.


People Committee

Purpose and Scope
The purpose of this Committee is to provide oversight, scrutiny and assurance to the Board on all significant workforce matters relating to the Authority/Police Scotland, including providing advice, guidance and support on the development and implementation of workforce strategy and policy. The Committee will provide advice and assurance to the Board on these matters and any other specific items which the SPA Board requests of it.
The Committee will seek assurance of continuous improvement in the efficient and effective use of workforce resources in accordance with the principles of Best Value; and that ethical and legal obligations to the workforce, including those related to health & safety and equality, are being met, serving to ensure the highest possible standard of people management. This will include seeking evidence of an organisational culture which values diversity, ensuring that equality considerations are mainstreamed into workforce strategies, policies and plans, serving to attract, develop and retain a workforce which is representative of the communities which the Authority/Police Scotland serves.
The Committee will make decisions in relation to applications for ill health retirement, and injury on duty awards, and pension forfeiture. The Committee will also decide the process for appointment to the ranks of Chief Constable, Deputy Chief Constable and Assistant Chief Constable and to Director level roles within the Authority/Police Scotland (including temporary appointments).

Meetings will be used to:
Contribute to, review and endorse workforce strategies, policies and plans; approve workforce policies on behalf of the Board; and make recommendations to the Board on the approval of workforce strategies ensuring a comprehensive, strategic approach to people management, aligned with wider organisational strategy, and seek evidence of resulting delivery against identified outcomes which serve to optimise performance in an ethical and sustainable way.
Consider, in conjunction with the Resources Committee where appropriate, and recommend to the Board for approval, proposed changes to staff terms and conditions; discuss, as appropriate, working practices/ people management issues highlighted to the Committee by the Authority/Police Scotland representatives on the Official Side of the Police Negotiating Board; and recommend an Authority position to the Board in relation to changes to police officer Regulations and Determinations which are being consulted on via the Scottish Police Consultative Forum.
Seek assurance, in conjunction with the Resources Committee, that workforce planning is effectively integrated with strategic and financial planning processes, providing a cohesive approach to planning organisational capacity and skills in support of corporate objectives and serving to develop a diverse and sustainable Authority/Police Scotland workforce.
Seek assurance as to the effective attraction, retention and management of talent; that leadership development needs are kept under review; and consider and monitor the implementation of effective succession planning arrangements, with a view to ensuring the continued ability of the  Authority/Police Scotland to respond to the challenges and opportunities facing them.
Determine and approve the optimum process and implement arrangements for appointment to the ranks of Chief Constable, Deputy Chief Constable and Assistant Chief Constable and to Director level roles within the Authority/Police Scotland (including temporary appointments), providing assurance to the Board in relation to those arrangements. The final decision on appointment will rest with the Board.
Seek assurance that workforce performance is effectively managed and developed to achieve organisational goals.
Seek assurance that effective, regular and consistent approaches to workforce engagement and involvement are in place (including structures, systems and processes for consultation and negotiation with statutory staff associations and trade unions); and seek evidence which demonstrates that the contribution and wellbeing of the workforce is valued and recognised.
Seek assurance on the capacity and capability of the People & Development function, including staff, systems and processes.
Seek to ensure effective delivery against identified outcomes through determination of standards in relation to the fair and effective management of the workforce; and overseeing implementation of robust monitoring arrangements.
Review the adequacy of controls in place to mitigate risks identified through the strategic risk register pertinent to the business of the Committee.
Provide workforce governance information for the statement of internal control.
Determine applications from police officers for ill health retirement and injury on duty awards and seek assurance that effective processes are in place for the administration of applications for ill health retirement and injury on duty awards.
Make decisions in relation to
• pension forfeiture in accordance with the relevant regulations
• the application of underpayments to injury on duty awards to recover sums overpaid to former police officers in receipt of injury on duty awards
• granting retrospective injury on duty awards to former police officers and
• to seek the agreement of the Scottish Public Pensions Agency to those decisions.
Seek assurance over the management and performance of officer and staff pension schemes, recognising separate primary governance responsibilities lie outwith the Authority.
Consider such other matters as required by the Board.

Membership
The Committee will comprise a minimum of three Authority Members including the chair (“the Committee Chair”).
The quorum for the Committee will be three Authority Members including the Committee Chair.

Attendees
A single representative will be invited from each of the following bodies: Associations of Scottish Police Superintendents, Scottish Police Federation, Unison and Unite (acting in an ex officio capacity), to attend Committee meetings.

Meetings
The Committee will hold at least four scheduled meetings per year, although the precise number of meetings will be dependent upon the nature and extent of the Committee’s business. The Committee will also convene on an ad hoc basis to deal efficiently and effectively with any appointments processes it may be undertaking. 


Policing Performance Committee

Purpose and Scope
The purpose of this Committee is to provide public oversight and scrutiny of the Policing of Scotland with a focus on promoting and supporting continuous improvement in the service provided to people places and communities by Police Scotland. 

Meetings will be used to: 
Conduct a thorough assessment and exploration of policing performance metrics presented in the dashboard associated with the approved performance framework, on a quarterly basis, with a particular focus on demonstrating Police Scotland’s actions in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the people of Scotland. This is to provide assurance to the Authority Board and the public on the efficiency and effectiveness of deployed policing operational resources.
Focus on assurance provided through benchmarking or comparative analysis of evidence or research from other relevant police forces or other agencies.  
Keep the performance framework and dashboard under review and consider for approval any proposed revision.
Examine and promote the public understanding of, and confidence in, specific ongoing policing operational approaches and policies which are in the public interest. 
Examine six monthly reports which evidence service delivery improvement, assessments and milestone-based measures of progress towards the delivery of the 2030 Vision and associated Annual and three Year Business plans. This is to demonstrate progress towards being a service which delivers, safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce and provide assurance to the Authority Board.
Consider relevant publications by HMICS on operational policing matters and provide a forum through which the Authority can take assurance from Police Scotland on the resultant improvement to service delivery. 
Aligned to the Joint MoU on proposed new and emerging strategies, policies or practices, the Committee will provide assurance to the Authority Board, on the comprehensive development of these proposals through the Rights Based Pathway. 
Seek assurance on the appropriate assessments, engagement and consultation processes, required by the pathway, in order to support an informed, justifiable and proportionate decision to adopt these proposals as operational practice.
Act as a public forum for COSLA and local scrutiny panels views and observations on Policing Performance to be considered in a national context.
Act as a public forum to record and examine the public polling of citizens views on trust and confidence in policing delivery as well as collating and exploring independent citizen views on specific policing related issues.  
Consider regular reports from the National Crime Agency on their work within and impacting on Scotland with a focus on partnership with Police Scotland and their contribution to tackling threats to the safety and wellbeing of citizens in Scotland.
Promote partnership working by Police Scotland with other public services and selected organisations from other sectors whilst seeking assurance that partnership arrangements are in the public interest, promote safety and wellbeing of citizens and have been subject to appropriate and ongoing due diligence and assessment. 
Oversee the effectiveness of the Independent Custody Visiting Service in Scottland and recognise the contribution made by volunteers to protecting human rights. 
Provide a forum to consider the outputs of any review of the Strategic Police Plan and provide advice to the Authority on any proposed revision.
Consider other matters as requested by the Authority.

Membership 
The Committee will comprise a minimum of three Authority Members including the chair (“Committee Chair”).
The quorum for the Committee will be two Authority Members including the Committee Chair.

Attendees
A representative from COSLA has a standing invitation to attend and contribute to Committee Meetings. 

Meetings
The Committee will hold at least four scheduled meetings per year, although the precise number of meetings will be dependent upon the nature and extent of the Committee’s business.     
 

Resources Committee

Purpose and Scope
The purpose of this Committee is to provide oversight, scrutiny and assurance to the Board on all significant financial and budgetary resourcing matters, including strategic financial planning and budget setting in the short, medium and long term, investment decisions based on review of business cases, performance against the agreed budget, delivery of the expected investment benefits and assurance on financial regulatory compliance and stewardship.
The Committee will provide advice and assurance to the Board on these matters and any other specific items which the SPA Board requests of it in relation to financial sustainability and other resourcing aspects of Police Scotland and the SPA.
The Committee will seek to ensure that continuous improvement is embedded within financial planning and the management and delivery of benefits through investment made in the change portfolio. The Committee will oversee the management and development of processes and procedures in line with Best Value principles.
The Committee will consider and approve matters delegated to it by the Board and set out in the Authority’s Financial Regulations and the Financial Delegation and Pre-approval Matrix is appended to the Financial Regulations.

Meetings will be used to:
Review reports in relation to matters falling within the scope of this Committee and, in accordance with the Authority’s Financial Regulations and Financial Delegation and Pre-Approval Matrix, consider and approve such matters within the limits set out in the Financial Delegation and Pre-Approval Matrix; and make recommendations for approval to the Board as appropriate. Matters falling within the scope of this Committee include but are not limited to:
Annual budget proposals for revenue, capital and reform.
 Routine in-year financial monitoring, forecasting, cash flow management and year end outturn of financial performance against all approved budgets including any savings or efficiency plans.
Budget changes resulting from factors out with the budget planning process during the financial year.
Medium and longer term financial planning including scenario planning.
Business cases, contracts, lease agreements, operational plans, borrowing, sponsorship, special payments, income charge rates, grant funded awards, write-off losses and bad debts, and the acquisition and disposal of land and property.
Assess strategies which have resource implications with a view to making recommendations to the Board.
Scrutinise the rolling capital investment plan ensuring prioritisation of spend is aligned to the outcomes set out on the Strategic Police Plan and equivalent SPA Corporate and Forensic Services Strategies and monitor progress of the agreed programme of property disposals and acquisitions.
Seek assurance that transformational change programmes are being delivered in line with the approved timescales, cost and that the project will achieve the expected benefits.  Consider benefits realisation and how those benefits have been used as well as their outcome on service delivery.
Seek assurance that Police Scotland has the capacity and capability to deliver the necessary corporate support functions.
Seek assurance that Police Scotland and SPA are developing financially sustainable organisational plans with appropriate financial strategies and plans to deliver the outcomes set out in the Strategic Police Plan.
Consider, in conjunction with the People Committee, for recommendation to the Board and onward submission to Scottish Government as appropriate, a proposed funding remit for pay negotiations; proposed changes to staff terms and conditions; and proposed schemes to pay voluntary redundancy or compensation for loss of office.
Seek assurance that pension schemes for officers and staff are effectively funded and financially managed, in conjunction with the People Committee.
Seek assurance, in conjunction with the People Committee, that workforce planning is effectively integrated with strategic and financial planning processes.
Consider such other matters as required by the Board.

Membership
The Committee will comprise a minimum of three Authority Members including the chair (“the Committee Chair”).
The quorum for the Committee will be two Authority Members including the Chair.

Meetings
The Committee will hold at least four scheduled meetings per year, although the precise number of meetings will be dependent upon the nature and extent of the Committee’s business.

Executive Leadership and Remuneration Committee 

Purpose and Scope
The purpose of the Executive Leadership and Remuneration Committee (the Committee) is to provide oversight and scrutiny of remuneration, allowances, development, and performance management arrangements for Executives working within Police Scotland, Forensic Services, and the Authority. 
Executive leadership refers to senior police officers at the rank of Assistant Chief Constable and above, and police staff roles on the Executive-level pay and grading structure. 
The Committee will seek to be assured that these arrangements are fair, transparent, and aligned with the public interest, organisational goals, and relevant government policy.

Meetings will be used to:
Ensure remuneration and leadership practices comply with relevant public sector employment legislation, Scottish Government pay policy, and applicable frameworks.
Monitor trends, risks, and emerging issues in executive remuneration and leadership development
Seek assurance that all Committee decisions and recommendations reflect the principles of accountability, equity, and value for money.
Commission, select, and appoint independent advisers to provide advice on remuneration policy and levels for Executive-level appointments.
Review and recommend to the Board an overarching remuneration policy for Executives.
Review and recommend to the Board any changes to Executive remuneration packages, benefits, relocation policy or incentive arrangements.
Oversee the implementation of job evaluation processes and the design and maintenance of appropriate grading structures for Executives.
Approve the creation of new Executive Leadership roles or amendments to existing Executive Leadership roles.
Approve any market supplements for Executive positions and ensure these are reviewed annually.
Consider annual reporting on the total cost of financial assistance provided to Executives.
Approve any exceptional claims for relocation expenses submitted out with policy timeframes.  
Consider any proposed redundancy, early retirement or termination arrangement (excluding early retirement on grounds of ill health) for Executives.
Seek assurance that Executive development needs are assessed and supported.
Approve Continuous Professional Development expenditure for Executives which either non-standard, and/or is of any value that could be considered in the public interest and/or involving international travel.
Seek assurance that objectives and key performance indicators are in place for all Executives, ensuring these link to relevant organisational strategy, policy, plans and delivery of associated outcomes.
Seek assurance that performance appraisal processes are in place for all Executives, applied fairly and consistently. 
Upon confirmation of satisfactory performance by the Chair, Chief Constable or Chief Executive, approve pay progression for Executives.
Review and monitor succession plans for key Executive positions, seek assurance that appropriate processes are in place to identify, develop, and support future leadership talent.

Membership 
The Committee will comprise a minimum of three Members, including the Committee Chair.
A quorum will consist of three Members, including the Chair.

Meetings
The Committee will hold at least one scheduled meeting per year which will be aligned with the annual performance review and objectives setting cycles. Additional meetings may be convened as required to consider ad hoc matters or urgent matters.
Meetings should be timed to align with annual performance review and objective-setting cycles.