Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024

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Recommendations for appointment of ordinary members of Authority

124. (1) Subject to section 123 (11), the Minister shall invite the Service to undertake a selection competition for the purpose of identifying and recommending to the Minister persons who are suitable for appointment by the Government as members of the Authority.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), the Minister shall agree with the Service the selection criteria and process that are to apply to a selection competition under this section.

(3) A person shall not be recommended by the Service for appointment as a member of the Authority unless the Service is satisfied that the person is suitable for such appointment by reason of his or her possessing such relevant experience, qualifications, training or expertise as is appropriate, having regard, in particular to—

(a) the functions of the Authority, and

(b) the desirability of such members possessing experience, qualifications, training or expertise in matters connected to the following:

(i) policing services;

(ii) the criminal justice system;

(iii) human rights, equality and diversity;

(iv) services for victims of crime;

(v) healthcare, child and social services;

(vi) improving the safety of communities including through inter-agency collaboration and community engagement to promote the prevention of crime and the prevention of harm to individuals, in particular those who are vulnerable or at risk;

(vii) public sector administration;

(viii) business and innovation;

(ix) board management and corporate governance;

(x) data protection;

(xi) financial management and, in particular, the allocation, management of and accountability for the effective use of financial resources.

(4) The Service shall provide the Minister with particulars of the experience, qualifications, training and expertise of each person whom it recommends under this section as suitable for appointment as a member of the Authority.