Decision details

Police and Fire Commissioner has launched a public consultation on proposals to merge the North Yorkshire functions of the Fire and Rescue Authority with those of the PCC.

The Executive are asked to consider a formal Council response on the business case before the consultation ends in September.

Resolved:   That the Executive;

                                     I.        Gave consideration to, and offered comment upon, the PCC’s LBC at Annex A and the North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority response and alternative proposal at Annex B;

                                   II.        Gave consideration  to the feedback from CSMC shown at paragraph 48;

                                  III.        Agree that the representation model would be their preferred option for the future governance of North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Services;

                                 IV.        Instruct the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader, to submit a formal response on behalf of the Council.

Reason:     To facilitate the effective consideration of the Police & Crime Commissioner’s LBC