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.

GMPA Partners

The content on this page is currently being reviewed and updated. Please re-visit soon.

Here you will find links to the websites of some of the organisations GMPA works closely with.

It is the role of GMPA to ensure Greater Manchester Police's chief constable is delivering a quality and ever-improving police service.

The APA represents every police authority in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is the national voice for police authorities.

This page was last updated on 30 June 2010