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Terms of
reference:
1.
To carry out the functions falling withing the committee’s
area of responsibility as set out below, working within the budget
and policy framework approved by the Full Council, except where
these functions remain reserved to the Full Council or have been
delegated to another committee within the council’s scheme of
delegation. Where a new or changed policy will have a budget impact
outside the budget approved by the Full Council, this must be
referred to the Strategy and Resources Committee.
2.
To decide on matters falling within its responsibility or delegate
decision making to
Directors, in accordance with Appendix 2.
However, this does not prevent the committee from choosing to
exercise the function itself.
3.
The committee will normally meet twice during the course of the
year.
Areas of
responsibility:
a.
Input into the development of the Community Safety Partnership
(CSP) work programme and strategy, through attendance at its
meetings by the Chair of the Crime and Disorder Committee.
b.
Consider crime and disorder issues which are not covered by the
work of the CSP and be responsible for developing the
council’s response to emerging issues, legislation and
developing policy.
c.
Oversee the council’s response to the PREVENT and PROTECT
activities both of which are part of counter terrorism activities
and strategy, CONTEST, and ensure that the council is considering
the recommendations of these guidelines in the discharge of its
duties and the work that it does.
d.
Consider council led initiatives relating to crime and disorder
which would not fall under the remit of the CSP or any other
committee.
e.
Make recommendations to the Strategy and Resources Committee for
any items of expenditure outside the budget approved by the Full
Council
f.
Chair of Crime and
Disorder Committee to have oversight of the Community Safety budget
(held and overseen by Strategy and Resources Committee)
along with the
Community Safety Reserves, both of which shall be monitored via
quarterly meetings (in line with financial reporting) at meetings
with the Head of Housing and Community (or their
nominee).
g.
To take decisions on the making, amending and revocation of
PSPOs
In carrying out its
responsibilities the committee will:
1.
Work in partnership with other policy committees and
sub-committees.
2.
Develop, make decisions about and keep under review the
committee’s budget ensuring any decisions about spend are
made within the allocated budget envelope.
3.
Ensure any decisions about additional spend to the
committee’s agreed budget are in accordance with the
Financial Regulations.
4.
Have consideration to the Risk Management Strategy, key performance
indicators and any action relevant to the committee’s
remit.
5.
Work with partners and other agencies to fulfil its
responsibilities.
6.
Have oversight of any matters of interest or concern relevant to
this committee’s remit.
To make recommendations
regarding:
a.
Changes to this committee’s terms of reference.
b.
Other matters under the committee’s jurisdiction which, by
virtue of statutory provision, must be determined by Full
Council.
c.
New policies or changes in policy within the remit of the committee
which would require resources beyond those allocated to the
committee.
To resolve:
a.
New policies or changes in policy within the remit of the committee
which can be accommodated within the committee’s overall
allocation of resources.
b.
Responses to consultations from the Government, other authorities
and external agencies where there is a potentially significant
impact upon the delivery of services falling under the remit of the
committee.
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