1. The Planning Committee’s key responsibility is to consider and approve specific plans and strategies as set out below. The powers are delegated to this committee by the full Authority and (unless stated otherwise) they are empowered to make final decisions on matters within their remit. Final approval of any of the items listed below are only delegated to this committee where this does not conflict with the powers of the full Authority to approve any significant and permanent changes to service delivery or to plans and policies which will have a significant effect on service. Minutes of this committee should be sent to the full Authority at its next meeting, or a subsequent one if that is not possible, for noting. In exceptional circumstances the committee may instead refer issues to the full Authority for a decision.
2. The Planning Committee’s remit is to consider, and approve where appropriate:
2.1 Strategic Assessment of Risk.
2.2 Community Risk Management Plan.
2.3 Annual Service Plan.
2.4 Annual Service Report.
2.5 Prevention Strategy.
2.6 Protection Strategy.
2.7 Response Strategy.
2.8 Emergency cover reviews.
2.9 Climate Change Operational Response Plan.
2.10 Consultation Strategy.
2.11 Communications Strategy.
2.12 Items for public consultation and the outcomes of consultations.
2.13 His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services updates.
2.14 Other strategic plans required of the Service by commissioning authorities or central government, as required from time to time.
2.15 Any items referred to the committee by the Authority or Strategy Forum.
3. To make recommendations to the full Authority on the Community Risk Management Plan.
4. The Planning Committee meets three times each year and is made up of 10 voting members. Political balance rules and regulations apply. The dates of these meetings will usually be set at the annual general meeting of the full Authority but can be amended by the Chair of this committee, in consultation with the Vice-Chair and for good reason.
5. The Planning Committee will only be quorate and therefore constitutionally able to conduct business and make decisions if there are at least four members present. Should the committee be inquorate, it shall stand temporarily adjourned for 30 minutes and if, thereafter, there is still not a quorum the meeting shall stand finally adjourned. At the point of adjournment, or subsequently, the Chair may agree arrangements for the meeting to be reconvened.
6. It is also recommended that members of the committee (and any substitutes) attend appropriate training where possible.
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