GMPA is made up of 19 local people. The majority of other police authorities are made up of 17.
Police authorities are made up of councillors, magistrates & independent members, the latter selected using a recruitment process.
GMPA sets the police portion of the council tax bill.
Police authorities ensure police forces provide an efficient and effective service.
GMPA holds the Chief Constable of GMP to account.

Additional Complaints Information

This additional information relates to making a complaint about a police authority member.

Under regulations you are encouraged to submit your complaint on a Complaint Form

Further information on how you can make a complaint can be found in the How to Make a Complaint About a Member information leaflet.

For further information about this local complaints process, visit www.standardsboard.gov.uk

This page was last updated on 7 April 2010