Title and Reference – PCC/D/024
Subject: Amendment to Gifts and Hospitality Policy to align with Local Government practice
Report of: Police and Crime Commissioner
Date: 29/10/2024

Summary:

An annual review of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Bedfordshire’s policies and procedures was undertaken throughout the period of September 2024.

Following the review and consultation with the Police and Crime Commissioner and Chief Executive, an amendment has been made to the Gifts and Hospitality policy to align with Local Government that all staff are to declare and publish gifts
and hospitality when over the threshold of £25.

The policy applies to all staff working in the OPCC whether employed full-time or part-time, fixed term, permanent, contracted, seconded or on a temporary basis.

The Gifts and Hospitality policy will be monitored by the Chief Executive to ensure full adherence at all times.

You can review our policies and procedures on our website by following this link.

Recommendation:
To note decision
Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner
I hereby approve the recommendations above.