SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5Issuing precepts

5Next steps if no veto

1

This paragraph applies if the police and crime panel does not veto the proposed precept.

2

The police and crime commissioner must—

a

have regard to the report made by the panel under paragraph 3 (including any recommendations in the report),

b

give the panel a response to the report (and any such recommendations), and

c

publish the response.

3

The police and crime commissioner may—

a

issue the proposed precept as the precept for the financial year, or

b

issue a different precept, but only if it would be in accordance with a recommendation made in the report to do so.

4

It is for the police and crime panel to determine the manner in which a response to a report or recommendations is to be published in accordance with sub-paragraph (2)(c).