Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority with an overview of recommended updates to the Authority’s Corporate Governance Framework to simplify and clarify language and responsibilities and address accessibility issues. Updates are proposed to the Authority’s: standing Orders, Committee Terms of Reference, matters Reserved for the Board, and financial Regulations.
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Meeting
The publication discussed was referenced in the meeting below
Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 28 November 2024
Date : 28 November 2024
Location : The Grand Hall, Merchants House, 7 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1BA
Implications
Personnel Implications
There are personnel implications related to the updates recommended. The Authority’s Corporate team are responsible for reinforcing and supporting compliance with the arrangements outlined in the Corporate Governance Framework. Staff have been involved in the review and understand and support the recommendations proposed.
Legal Implications
There are legal implications related to this report. The Authority’s Corporate Governance Framework outlines how the Authority will undertake some of the responsibilities set out in the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012.
Reputational Implications
There are reputational implications in this report. The Authority’s Corporate Governance Framework outlines how the Authority will undertake some of the responsibilities set out in the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012.
Equalities Implications
There are equality implications related to this work. The review and updates recommended seek to clarify and simplify the Authority’s Corporate Governance Framework, making is more accessible to a broader audience. An Equalities and Human Rights Impact Assessment has been undertaken identifying a positive impact on certain groups. This is published on the Authority’s website, this will be reviewed regularly.
