Report Summary
This document describes how the Authority works to deliver good corporate governance and how it aims to carry out its functions in a way which is proportionate, accountable and transparent.
Good governance enables the Authority to achieve its vision and corporate objectives as well as underpin these with mechanisms for the control and management of risk which it reports through its committee structures and processes, and the method of decision-making.
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Meeting
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Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 27 November 2025
Date : 27 November 2025
Location : Caledonian Suite, COSLA, Verity House, 19 Haymarket Yards, Edinburgh, EH12 5BH
Annex D Matters Reserved for the Board
STRATEGY AND PLANNING
The Board will approve the Strategic Police Plan and make a recommendation to Scottish Government. This is a Legislative requirement.
The Board will be consulted with on the Annual Police Plan. This is a Legislative requirement.
The Board will be consulted with on Local Police Plans and will approve the form and manner of publication only. This is a Legislative requirement.
The Board will approve key enabler strategies.
The Board will approve the Scottish Police Authority Annual Business Plan.
The Board will approve the Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services Annual Business Plan.
The Board will approve the Scottish Police Authority Risk Framework.
The Board will approve Organisational or Transformational Change Proposals.
The Board will approve Implementation Plans.
POLICY AND OTHER BUSINESS
The Board will be consulted on External communication relating to policy and strategy.
The Board will approve the appointment of the Chief Constable (including temporary appointment of) and make a recommendation to Scottish Government.
The Board will approve the appointment of (including temporary appointment of) Assistant Chief Constables, Deputy Chief Constables and Senior Director level staff.
The Board will approve the Authority’s Scheme of Delegation.
The Board will approve the Police Scotland Internal Scheme of Delegation. This is subject to recommendation by Accountable Officer.
The Board will approve Terms and Conditions of Staff.
The Board will approve the appointment of panels for senior officer misconduct hearings and appeals.
The Board will approve annual Revenue & Capital budget proposals.
The Board will approve in-year budget changes.
The Board will approve Government Spending Review input.
The Board will approve the Annual Report & Accounts.
The Board will approve Public Sector Pay Policy submissions.
The Board will approve Staff and Officer Pay Proposals.
The Board will be informed of national and local police strategies, policies and initiatives.
