Northamptonshire Police, Fire & Crime Panel

The Northamptonshire Police, Fire & Crime Panel is responsible for scrutinising and holding to account the Northamptonshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for the way in which the Commissioner delivers his responsibilities for setting the priorities and resources for Northamptonshire Police and for Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service as well as for supporting broader community safety activities in the county. The Panel's specific functions include: reviewing and responding to the Commissioner's proposed precepts for policing and Fire & Rescue; reviewing and responding to the Commissioner's strategic plans; reviewing and responding to proposed senior appointments; and scrutinising decisions and actions taken by the Commissioner in discharging his functions. The Panel is a joint body established collectively by each of the local authorities in the county. Northamptonshire County Council acts as the host authority for the Panel.