KEY DECISION POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE Title and Reference – PCC.D.061 Subject: Temporary Appointment of Chief Finance Officer (CFO) Report of: Police and Crime Commissioner Date: 01/11/2022 Summary: After the extension of contract of the Chief Finance Officer, Gavin Chambers, to October 31st, 2022, the PCC has made the decision to appoint Phil Wells (Assistant Chief Officer for Bedfordshire Police) temporarily from 1st November 2022, to cover the CFO role until April 2024 or until a permanent appointment is made. Recommendation: To note decision Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner I hereby approve the recommendations above.