Member's Survey Findings

The responses to questions in the survey used the scale set out below.  The analytical tables show how many Members gave a particular response to each question.

Strongly
Agree Agree Unsure Disagree Strongly
Disagree Not 
Answered

Reporting to committee – Members agree that the overall quality, clarity, and content of committee papers are suitable and allow them to perform their role effectively.

The quality of committee papers allows Members to perform their roles effectively 1 4
Overall, reports are clear and easy to understand, and suitable for a non-executive audience 2 3
Papers make clear what the committee is being asked to do 3 1 1
Equality, human rights or community impacts are increasingly reflected in reports to the committee 4 1
Overall, the quality of committee papers is improving 4 1

Priorities and progress – Members agree that the work of the Committee ensures visibility of public interest issues, has a strong strategic focus, reflects a focus on organisational culture, tracks progress and impact.

The committee ensures visibility on matters of significant public interest 4 1
Work plans reflect key strategic priorities 4 1
The committee’s work has reflected the focus on organisational culture 2 3
The committee’s work has reflected issues around capacity and capability 2 3
The committee has processes in place to allow members to track progress of ongoing work 2 2 1
Committees follow up on reports to seek evidence of implementation and impact 3 2
Decisions and actions are tracked and implemented in line with the timescale set out 1 3 1

Members and overall operation – Members agree that they provide genuine challenge, seek assurance and clarification and have the right balance of skills, knowledge and experience. The majority of Members said they were confident in agreeing a position on specific issues.

Members are confident in agreeing a position on specific issues and in decision making
2 2 1
Members provide genuine challenge, as well as seek clarification and / or reassurance
3 2
Committee members have the right balance of experience, knowledge and skill to fulfil the committee’s role 3 2

Governance Support and Remit - Members agree that the Committee receives appropriate advice on taking certain agenda items in private, that minutes of meetings are of a high standard, and that the Committee’s remit is fit for purpose.

The committee is advised and confident about when to consider items in private session 4 1
Minutes of meetings are accurate, clear and contain an appropriate level of detail 3 2
The committee’s remit remains relevant, manageable and fit for purpose 3 2

Terms of Reference - All five Members indicated that the Committee is fully discharging its responsibilities in line with its terms of reference.

Overall, the results for the Policing Performance Committee are positive, with some areas for improvement identified related to reporting to the Committee, priorities and progress of work.