Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act  

In September 2011, Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act became law. As a result of the changes introduced within the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act, in November 2012 the Police Authority will cease to exist and voters across North Wales will be electing a Police and Crime Commissioner for the area.

 The Police and Crime Commissioner or PCC will be responsible for holding the Chief Constable to account for the policing services delivered in north Wales, a role which is currently undertaken by the 17 members of the Police Authority.  This responsibility includes some of the current duties undertaken by the Authority such as agreeing the policing priorities and delivery plans, setting the policing precept element of council tax which affects the overall policing budget for North Wales, and appointing the Chief constable.

 For policing and its governance this is likely to be a significant change, and for the transition period the Authority will be working with the Force and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to the new arrangements in North Wales.

 We have established a Transition Board to oversee these changes.  The Members include the Chief Constable, the Chief Executive of the Authority, the Chair and Vice Chair of the Authority, representatives of Local Authorities, staff associations and other key staff and officers.

 Throughout these changes we will provide information on how the change is progressing locally, and this will include papers submitted to the Full Authority.

 As the work progresses locally and more information is published by the Home Office the Transition pages on the Police Authority website will be updated and developed further. In the mean time, if you have any enquires or comments relating to the transition programme locally please e-mail transition@north-wales.police.uk