Executive Summary:
Post-related allowances for chief superintendents were introduced in 2003, and their payment is governed by PNB Circular 03/18. The allowance is currenlty £5001 p.a, paid in monthly/four weekly instalments
The allowance was introduced to recognise the most onerous chief superintendent roles in a national comparison. The payment of the allowance is solely related to the demands of the post not the performance past or present of the person.
The PNB Circular sets out the process as a decision of the chief constable in consultation with the local branch of the Superintendents Association and in agreement with Police Authority. In November 2012 Police Authorities were abolished and replaced with the Police and Crime Commissioners. With no further guidance from the Home Office this report assumes that the requirement is to reach an agreement with the Police and Crime Commissioner in lieu of the Police Authority.
There are four Chief Supterintendent posts in Cleveland Police which have been assessed against the PNB Circular guidance for identifying relevant posts:
- The most demanding BCU commander jobs, with exceptionally difficult policing conditions, high public profile, and particularly complex community relationships
- Other very demanding posts, including those dealing with high volumes of serious crime, high levels of deprivation and difficult conflict in community and partnership working.
Following this review the Chief Constable has recommended that two posts receive the post-related allowance.
Decision 39-2013: Post Related Allowance Payments (application, 779kB)