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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).
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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