Hampshire Police Authority

Finance Committee

Function/Purpose : To advise the Police Authority on all financial matters

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MEMBERSHIP

Councillor A Collett (Chairman)
Councillor J Bryant
Mr G M King JP
Mr M B Knott JP
Mr P Sanders
Mrs J Venables
Councillor S D T Woodward (Vice chairman)

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Function/Purpose :  To advise the Police Authority on all financial matters relating to both Hampshire Constabulary and Hampshire Police Authority.

1.  To receive reports on, and make recommendations to the Authority on:

  • medium term and long-term financial plans
  • budget options, growth and savings reviews
  • revenue budgets
  • capital programme
  • levels of reserves and balances
  • precept and council tax
  • budget consultation
  • value for money reviews
  • banking and treasury management
  • prudential borrowing
  • efficiency strategy
  • insurance
  • pension matters
  • procurement
  • appointment of internal and external auditors

2.  To receive budgetary control reports and other financial statements and ensure effective action taken to remain within cash limits during each financial year.


3.  To act as “scheme manager” in accordance with the Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure for the Police Pension Scheme.


4.  To receive and consider, on behalf of the Authority, reports on estates matters.


5.  To consider any other matters referred by the Police Authority.

Click here to download a copy of our financial regulations, which are intended to clarify the financial responsibilities of members and staff.

Past meeting papers

To view agendas, minutes and associated papers for meetings in 2008 and 2007, follow the links below: