The Police Authority has 19 members who meet regularly on committees to call GMP to account in key areas of police work such as performance, human resources, complaints and finance.
Committee meetings are attended by members of the Chief Officer team. They are open to members of the public which ensures key decisions made about police business are made in an open and transparent way. In addition, the public can put questions to the committees by submitting them in writing beforehand.
There are 10 councillor members appointed, one each from the 10 councils which make up Greater Manchester. GMPA's 9 independent members are local people appointed following a recruitment process. One member is also a serving magistrate.
GMPA members are decision makers. They are supported by a team of staff who provide them with the information they need to make the best decisions possible. Staff look at new legislation to make sure GMPA is in line with the law, they develop policies, undertake consultation, analyse and scrutinise aspects of policing and support the members in their work. They also report work to the committees.
There is much more information throughout the site about GMPA's work and how you can be a part of it and you are invited to take a few minutes to find out about how you can get involved and how you can have your say on how you are policed.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please contact us and we will be glad to help.
This page was last updated on 8 September 2011