The Chief Constable Sample Clauses

The Chief Constable. The CC is responsible for implementing the strategic direction set by the PCC and has direction and control over the Force’s officers and staff. The CC holds office under the Crown, but is appointed by the PCC. The CC is accountable to the law for the exercise of police powers and to the PCC for the delivery of efficient and effective policing, management of resources and expenditure by the police force. At all times the CC, his/her constables and staff, remain operationally independent in the service of the public. To help ensure the effective delivery of policing services and to enable the CC to have impartial direction and control of all constables and staff within the Force, the CC should have day to day responsibility for financial management of the Force within the framework of the agreed budget allocation and Scheme of Delegation. The CC shall appoint a CFO to be responsible for the proper administration of the CC’s financial affairs. The CC must ensure that the financial management of their allocated budget remains consistent with the objectives and conditions set by the PCC. The CC will discharge this through his/her CFO who will lead for the Force on financial management. The CC is responsible for approving the operational content of any contractual arrangements for any work by the force for third parties or external bodies, including the identification of all risks related to that work. The CC shall prepare Financial Instructions to supplement the Financial Regulations and provide detailed instructions on the operation of the specific financial processes delegated to the CC. The CC shall ensure that all employees are made aware of the existence of these Regulations and are given access to them. Where appropriate, training shall be provided to ensure that the Regulations can be complied with.