PART 1 Introductory

Citation and commencement

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Combined Fire and Rescue Authorities (Membership and Allowances) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 and come into force on 18th March 2020.

Interpretation

2. In these Regulations, “the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority Combination Scheme” means the scheme set out in the Schedule to the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority (Combination Scheme) Order 2015.

PART 2 Appointment of police and crime commissioner to combined fire and rescue authority

Variation of the Avon Fire Services Combination Scheme

3. The Avon Fire Services Combination Scheme( 6 ) is varied in accordance with Schedule 1.

Variation of the Cleveland Fire Services Combination Scheme

4. The Cleveland Fire Services Combination Scheme is varied in accordance with Schedule 2.

Variation of the Humberside Fire Services Combination Scheme

5. The Humberside Fire Services Combination Scheme( 7 ) is varied in accordance with Schedule 3.

Variation of the Leicestershire Fire Services Combination Scheme

6. The Leicestershire Fire Services Combination Scheme( 8 ) is varied in accordance with Schedule 4.

Variation of the Bedfordshire Fire Services Combination Scheme

7. The Bedfordshire Fire Services Combination Scheme( 9 ) is varied in accordance with Schedule 5.

Variation of the Derbyshire Fire Services Combination Scheme

8. The Derbyshire Fire Services Combination Scheme( 10 ) is varied in accordance with Schedule 6.

Variation of the Durham Fire Services Combination Scheme

9. The Durham Fire Services Combination Scheme( 11 ) is varied in accordance with Schedule 7.

Variation of the East Sussex Fire Services Combination Scheme

10. The East Sussex Fire Services Combination Scheme( 12 ) is varied in accordance with Schedule 8.

Variation of the Buckinghamshire Fire Services Combination Scheme

11. The Buckinghamshire Fire Services Combination Scheme( 13 ) is varied in accordance with Schedule 9.

Variation of the Berkshire Fire Services Combination Scheme

12. The Berkshire Fire Services Combination Scheme( 14 ) is varied in accordance with Schedule 10.

Variation of the Cambridgeshire Fire Services Combination Scheme

13. The Cambridgeshire Fire Services Combination Scheme( 15 ) is varied in accordance with Schedule 11.

Variation of the Cheshire Fire Services Combination Scheme

14. The Cheshire Fire Services Combination Scheme( 16 ) is varied in accordance with Schedule 12.

Variation of the Hereford and Worcester Fire Services Combination Scheme

15. The Hereford and Worcester Fire Services Combination Scheme( 17 ) is varied in accordance with Schedule 13.

Variation of the Kent Fire Services Combination Scheme

16. The Kent Fire Services Combination Scheme( 18 ) is varied in accordance with Schedule 14.

Variation of the Shropshire Fire Services Combination Scheme

17. The Shropshire Fire Services Combination Scheme( 19 ) is varied in accordance with Schedule 15.

Variation of the Lancashire Fire Services Combination Scheme

18. The Lancashire Fire Services Combination Scheme( 20 ) is varied in accordance with Schedule 16.

Variation of the Nottinghamshire Fire Services Combination Scheme

19. The Nottinghamshire Fire Services Combination Scheme( 21 ) is varied in accordance with Schedule 17.

Variation of the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority Combination Scheme

20. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority Combination Scheme( 22 ) is varied in accordance with Schedule 18.

Variation of the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority Combination Scheme

21. The Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority Combination Scheme is varied in accordance with Schedule 19.

PART 3 Allowances payable to members of a combined fire and rescue authority

Amendment of the Local Authorities (Members’ Allowance) (England) Regulations 2003

22. In regulation 4 of the Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003( 23 ), after paragraph (1), insert—

“ (1A) But a fire and rescue authority may not make any provision in such a scheme for the payment of any allowance to a PCC member of the authority.

(1B) For the purposes of paragraph (1A)—

“fire and rescue authority” means an authority of a description in regulation 3(1)(e);

“PCC member”, in relation to a fire and rescue authority, means a police and crime commissioner who is appointed, in that capacity, as a member of that authority. ”

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SCHEDULE 1 Variation of the Avon Fire Services Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the Avon Fire Services Combination Scheme—

(a) omit “and” at the end of the definition of “constituent authority”, and

(b) at the end of the definition of “the fire brigade”, insert “; and” and as follows—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. For paragraph 11 of that Scheme substitute—

“ 11. —(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Authority is to consist of not more than 25 members.

(2) If the minimum number of members resulting from the operation of paragraphs 12 and 12A would be greater than 25, the Authority is to consist of that number of members.

(3) The members of the Authority are to be appointed in accordance with this Part. ” .

3. In paragraph 12 of that Scheme—

(a) the existing paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) after that sub-paragraph, insert—

“ (2) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 12A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

12B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 ( 24 ) , for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 13 of that Scheme, after “the Authority”, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 13A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 12A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15(2). ” .

7. In paragraph 16 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (2), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 20(1) of that Scheme for “to 106” substitute “, 102(1) to (5), 103, 104, 106”.

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SCHEDULE 2 Variation of the Cleveland Fire Services Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the Cleveland Fire Services Combination Scheme—

(a) omit “and” at the end of the definition of “constituent authority”, and

(b) at the end of the definition of “the fire brigade”, insert “; and” and as follows—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. For paragraph 11 of that Scheme substitute—

“ 11. —(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Authority is to consist of not more than 25 members.

(2) If the minimum number of members resulting from the operation of paragraphs 12 and 12A would be greater than 25, the Authority is to consist of that number of members.

(3) The members of the Authority are to be appointed in accordance with this Part. ” .

3. In paragraph 12 of that Scheme—

(a) the existing paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) after that sub-paragraph, insert—

“ (2) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 12A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

12B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 13 of that Scheme, after “the Authority”, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 13A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 12A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15(2). ” .

7. In paragraph 16 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (2), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 20(1) of that Scheme for “to 106” substitute “, 102(1) to (5), 103, 104 and 106”.

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SCHEDULE 3 Variation of the Humberside Fire Services Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the Humberside Fire Services Combination Scheme—

(a) omit “and” at the end of the definition of “constituent authority”, and

(b) at the end of the definition of “the fire brigade”, insert “; and” and as follows—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. For paragraph 11 of that Scheme substitute—

“ 11. —(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Authority is to consist of not more than 25 members.

(2) If the minimum number of members resulting from the operation of paragraphs 12 and 12A would be greater than 25, the Authority is to consist of that number of members.

(3) The members of the Authority are to be appointed in accordance with this Part. ” .

3. In paragraph 12 of that Scheme—

(a) the existing paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) after that sub-paragraph, insert—

“ (2) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 12A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

12B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 13 of that Scheme, after “the Authority”, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 13A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 12A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15(2). ” .

7. In paragraph 16 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (2), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 20(1) of that Scheme for “to 106” substitute “, 102(1) to (5), 103, 104, 106”.

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SCHEDULE 4 Variation of the Leicestershire Fire Services Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the Leicestershire Fire Services Combination Scheme—

(a) omit “and” at the end of the definition of “constituent authority”, and

(b) at the end of the definition of “the fire brigade”, insert “; and” and as follows—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. For paragraph 11 of that Scheme substitute—

“ 11. —(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Authority is to consist of not more than 25 members.

(2) If the minimum number of members resulting from the operation of paragraphs 12 and 12A would be greater than 25, the Authority is to consist of that number of members.

(3) The members of the Authority are to be appointed in accordance with this Part. ” .

3. In paragraph 12 of that Scheme—

(a) the existing paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) after that sub-paragraph, insert—

“ (2) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 12A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

12B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 13 of that Scheme, after “the Authority”, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 13A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 12A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15(2). ” .

7. In paragraph 16 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (2), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 20(1) of that Scheme for “to 106” substitute “, 102(1) to (5), 103, 104, 106”.

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SCHEDULE 5 Variation of the Bedfordshire Fire Services Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the Bedfordshire Fire Services Combination Scheme—

(a) omit “and” at the end of the definition of “constituent authority”, and

(b) at the end of the definition of “the fire brigade”, insert “; and” and as follows—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. For paragraph 11 of that Scheme substitute—

“ 11. —(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Authority is to consist of not more than 25 members.

(2) If the minimum number of members resulting from the operation of paragraphs 12 and 12A would be greater than 25, the Authority is to consist of that number of members.

(3) The members of the Authority are to be appointed in accordance with this Part. ” .

3. In paragraph 12 of that Scheme—

(a) the existing paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) after that sub-paragraph, insert—

“ (2) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 12A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

12B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 13 of that Scheme, after “the Authority”, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 13A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 12A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15(2). ” .

7. In paragraph 16 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (2), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 20(1) of that Scheme for “to 106” substitute “102(1) to (5), 103, 104, 106”.

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SCHEDULE 6 Variation of the Derbyshire Fire Services Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the Derbyshire Fire Services Combination Scheme—

(a) omit “and” at the end of the definition of “constituent authority”, and

(b) at the end of the definition of “the fire brigade”, insert “; and” and as follows—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. For paragraph 11 of that Scheme substitute—

“ 11. —(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Authority is to consist of not more than 25 members.

(2) If the minimum number of members resulting from the operation of paragraphs 12 and 12A would be greater than 25, the Authority is to consist of that number of members.

(3) The members of the Authority are to be appointed in accordance with this Part. ” .

3. In paragraph 12 of that Scheme—

(a) the existing paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) after that sub-paragraph, insert—

“ (2) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 12A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

12B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 13 of that Scheme, after “the Authority”, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 13A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 12A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15(2). ” .

7. In paragraph 16 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (2), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 20(1) of that Scheme for “to 106” substitute “, 102(1) to (5), 103, 104, 106”.

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SCHEDULE 7 Variation of the Durham Fire Services Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the Durham Fire Services Combination Scheme—

(a) omit “and” at the end of the definition of “constituent authority”, and

(b) at the end of the definition of “the fire brigade”, insert “; and” and as follows—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. For paragraph 11 of that Scheme substitute—

“ 11. —(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Authority is to consist of not more than 25 members.

(2) If the minimum number of members resulting from the operation of paragraphs 12 and 12A would be greater than 25, the Authority is to consist of that number of members.

(3) The members of the Authority are to be appointed in accordance with this Part. ” .

3. In paragraph 12 of that Scheme—

(a) the existing paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) after that sub-paragraph, insert—

“ (2) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 12A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

12B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 13 of that Scheme, after “the Authority”, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 13A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 12A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15(2). ” .

7. In paragraph 16 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (2), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 20(1) of that Scheme for “to 106” substitute “, 102(1) to (5), 103, 104, 106”.

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SCHEDULE 8 Variation of the East Sussex Fire Services Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the East Sussex Fire Services Combination Scheme—

(a) omit “and” at the end of the definition of “constituent authority”, and

(b) at the end of the definition of “the fire brigade”, insert “; and” and as follows—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. For paragraph 11 of that Scheme substitute—

“ 11. —(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Authority is to consist of not more than 25 members.

(2) If the minimum number of members resulting from the operation of paragraphs 12 and 12A would be greater than 25, the Authority is to consist of that number of members.

(3) The members of the Authority are to be appointed in accordance with this Part. ” .

3. In paragraph 12 of that Scheme—

(a) the existing paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) after that sub-paragraph, insert—

“ (2) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 12A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

12B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 13 of that Scheme, after “the Authority”, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 13A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 12A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15(2). ” .

7. In paragraph 16 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (2), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 20(1) of that Scheme for “to 106” substitute “, 102(1) to (5), 103, 104, 106”.

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SCHEDULE 9 Variation of the Buckinghamshire Fire Services Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the Buckinghamshire Fire Services Combination Scheme—

(a) omit “and” at the end of the definition of “constituent authority”, and

(b) at the end of the definition of “the fire brigade”, insert “; and” and as follows—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. For paragraph 11 of that Scheme substitute—

“ 11. —(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Authority is to consist of not more than 25 members.

(2) If the minimum number of members resulting from the operation of paragraphs 12 and 12A would be greater than 25, the Authority is to consist of that number of members.

(3) The members of the Authority are to be appointed in accordance with this Part. ” .

3. In paragraph 12 of that Scheme—

(a) the existing paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) after that sub-paragraph, insert—

“ (2) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 12A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

12B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 13 of that Scheme, after “the Authority”, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 13A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 12A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15(2). ” .

7. In paragraph 16 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (2), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 20(1) of that Scheme for “to 106” substitute “, 102(1) to (5), 103, 104, 106”.

Article 12

SCHEDULE 10 Variation of the Berkshire Fire Services Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the Berkshire Fire Services Combination Scheme—

(a) omit “and” at the end of the definition of “constituent authority”, and

(b) at the end of the definition of “the fire brigade”, insert “; and” and as follows—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. For paragraph 11 of that Scheme substitute—

“ 11. —(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Authority is to consist of not more than 25 members.

(2) If the minimum number of members resulting from the operation of paragraphs 12 and 12A would be greater than 25, the Authority is to consist of that number of members.

(3) The members of the Authority are to be appointed in accordance with this Part. ” .

3. In paragraph 12 of that Scheme—

(a) the existing paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) after that sub-paragraph, insert—

“ (2) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 12A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

12B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 13 of that Scheme, after “the Authority”, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 13A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 12A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15(2). ” .

7. In paragraph 16 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (2), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 20(1) of that Scheme for “to 106” substitute “, 102(1) to (5), 103, 104, 106”.

Article 13

SCHEDULE 11 Variation of the Cambridgeshire Fire Services Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the Cambridgeshire Fire Services Combination Scheme—

(a) omit “and” at the end of the definition of “constituent authority”, and

(b) at the end of the definition of “the fire brigade”, insert “; and” and as follows—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. For paragraph 11 of that Scheme substitute—

“ 11. —(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Authority is to consist of not more than 25 members.

(2) If the minimum number of members resulting from the operation of paragraphs 12 and 12A would be greater than 25, the Authority is to consist of that number of members.

(3) The members of the Authority are to be appointed in accordance with this Part. ” .

3. In paragraph 12 of that Scheme—

(a) the existing paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) after that sub-paragraph, insert—

“ (2) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 12A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

12B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 13 of that Scheme, after “the Authority”, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 13A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 12A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15(2). ” .

7. In paragraph 16 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (2), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 20(1) of that Scheme for “to 106” substitute “, 102(1) to (5), 103, 104, 106”.

Article 14

SCHEDULE 12 Variation of the Cheshire Fire Services Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the Cheshire Fire Services Combination Scheme—

(a) omit “and” at the end of the definition of “constituent authority”, and

(b) at the end of the definition of “the fire brigade”, insert “; and” and as follows—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. For paragraph 11 of that Scheme substitute—

“ 11. —(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Authority is to consist of not more than 25 members.

(2) If the minimum number of members resulting from the operation of paragraphs 12 and 12A would be greater than 25, the Authority is to consist of that number of members.

(3) The members of the Authority are to be appointed in accordance with this Part. ” .

3. In paragraph 12 of that Scheme—

(a) the existing paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) after that sub-paragraph, insert—

“ (2) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 12A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

12B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 13 of that Scheme, after “the Authority”, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 13A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 12A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15(2). ” .

7. In paragraph 16 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (2), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 20(1) of that Scheme for “to 106” substitute “, 102(1) to (5), 103, 104, 106”.

Article 15

SCHEDULE 13 Variation of the Hereford and Worcester Fire Services Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the Hereford and Worcester Fire Services Combination Scheme—

(a) omit “and” at the end of the definition of “constituent authority”, and

(b) at the end of the definition of “the fire brigade”, insert “; and” and as follows—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. For paragraph 11 of that Scheme substitute—

“ 11. —(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Authority is to consist of not more than 25 members.

(2) If the minimum number of members resulting from the operation of paragraphs 12 and 12A would be greater than 25, the Authority is to consist of that number of members.

(3) The members of the Authority are to be appointed in accordance with this Part. ” .

3. In paragraph 12 of that Scheme—

(a) the existing paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) after that sub-paragraph, insert—

“ (2) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 12A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

12B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 13 of that Scheme, after “the Authority”, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 13A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 12A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15(2). ” .

7. In paragraph 16 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (2), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 20(1) of that Scheme for “to 106” substitute “, 102(1) to (5), 103, 104, 106”.

Article 16

SCHEDULE 14 Variation of the Kent Fire Services Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the Kent Fire Services Combination Scheme—

(a) omit “and” at the end of the definition of “constituent authority”, and

(b) at the end of the definition of “the fire brigade”, insert “; and” and as follows—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. For paragraph 11 of that Scheme substitute—

“ 11. —(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Authority is to consist of not more than 25 members.

(2) If the minimum number of members resulting from the operation of paragraphs 12 and 12A would be greater than 25, the Authority is to consist of that number of members.

(3) The members of the Authority are to be appointed in accordance with this Part. ” .

3. In paragraph 12 of that Scheme—

(a) the existing paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) after that sub-paragraph, insert—

“ (2) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 12A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

12B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 13 of that Scheme, after “the Authority”, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 13A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 12A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15(2). ” .

7. In paragraph 16 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (2), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 20(1) of that Scheme for “to 106” substitute “, 102(1) to (5), 103, 104, 106”.

Article 17

SCHEDULE 15 Variation of the Shropshire Fire Services Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the Shropshire Fire Services Combination Scheme—

(a) omit “and” at the end of the definition of “constituent authority”, and

(b) at the end of the definition of “the fire brigade”, insert “; and” and as follows—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. For paragraph 11 of that Scheme substitute—

“ 11. —(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Authority is to consist of not more than 25 members.

(2) If the minimum number of members resulting from the operation of paragraphs 12 and 12A would be greater than 25, the Authority is to consist of that number of members.

(3) The members of the Authority are to be appointed in accordance with this Part. ” .

3. In paragraph 12 of that Scheme—

(a) the existing paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) after that sub-paragraph, insert—

“ (2) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 12A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

12B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 13 of that Scheme, after “the Authority”, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 13A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 12A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15(2). ” .

7. In paragraph 16 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (2), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 20(1) of that Scheme for “to 106” substitute “, 102(1) to (5), 103, 104, 106”.

Article 18

SCHEDULE 16 Variation of the Lancashire Fire Services Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the Lancashire Fire Services Combination Scheme—

(a) omit “and” at the end of the definition of “constituent authority”, and

(b) at the end of the definition of “the fire brigade”, insert “; and” and as follows—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. For paragraph 11 of that Scheme substitute—

“ 11. —(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Authority is to consist of not more than 25 members.

(2) If the minimum number of members resulting from the operation of paragraphs 12 and 12A would be greater than 25, the Authority is to consist of that number of members.

(3) The members of the Authority are to be appointed in accordance with this Part. ” .

3. In paragraph 12 of that Scheme—

(a) the existing paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) after that sub-paragraph, insert—

“ (2) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 12A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

12B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 13 of that Scheme, after “the Authority”, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 13A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 12A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15(2). ” .

7. In paragraph 16 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (2), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 20(1) of that Scheme for “to 106” substitute “, 102(1) to (5), 103, 104, 106”.

Article 19

SCHEDULE 17 Variation of the Nottinghamshire Fire Services Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the Nottinghamshire Fire Services Combination Scheme—

(a) omit “and” at the end of the definition of “constituent authority”, and

(b) at the end of the definition of “the fire brigade”, insert “; and” and as follows—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. For paragraph 11 of that Scheme substitute—

“ 11. —(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Authority is to consist of not more than 25 members.

(2) If the minimum number of members resulting from the operation of paragraphs 12 and 12A would be greater than 25, the Authority is to consist of that number of members.

(3) The members of the Authority are to be appointed in accordance with this Part. ” .

3. In paragraph 12 of that Scheme—

(a) the existing paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) after that sub-paragraph, insert—

“ (2) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 12A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

12B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 13 of that Scheme, after “the Authority”, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 13A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 12A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15(2). ” .

7. In paragraph 16 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (2), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 20(1) of that Scheme for “to 106” substitute “, 102(1) to (5), 103, 104, 106”.

Article 20

SCHEDULE 18 Variation of the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority Combination Scheme, after the definition of “constituent authority”, insert—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. In paragraph 6 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (2) for “paragraph 7” substitute “paragraphs 7 and 7A”, and

(b) omit sub-paragraph (3).

3. For paragraph 7 of that Scheme substitute—

“ 7. —(1) Each constituent authority must, so far as is practicable, appoint such number of representatives to be members of the Authority as is proportionate to the number of local government electors in its area in relation to the number of such electors in each of the other constituent authorities’ areas.

(2) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 7A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

7B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 8 of that Scheme, after “the Authority”, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 8A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 7A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 9 and 10(2). ” .

7. In paragraph 11 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (3), after “member of the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 15 of that Scheme for “to 104” substitute “, 102(1) to (5), 103, 104”

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SCHEDULE 19 Variation of the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority Combination Scheme

1. In paragraph 2 of the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority Combination Scheme, after the definition of “constituent authorities”, insert—

“ “relevant police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner—

2. In paragraph 6 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), for “paragraph 7” substitute “paragraphs 7 and 7A”;

(b) for sub-paragraph (2) substitute—

“ (2) The members of the Authority are to be appointed in accordance with this Part. ” .

3. In paragraph 7, after sub-paragraph (2), insert—

“ (3) Each representative appointed by a constituent authority under sub-paragraph (1) must be appointed from its own members. ” .

4. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 7A. —(1) The Authority may appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner to be a member of the Authority.

(2) But the Authority may only make such an appointment in response to a request from the commissioner.

(3) If the Authority receives a request from a relevant police and crime commissioner, it must—

(a) consider the request,

(b) give reasons for its decision to agree to or refuse the request, and

(c) publish those reasons in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

7B. —(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a relevant police and crime commissioner—

(a) is appointed as a member of the Authority, and

(b) arranges, under section 18 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, for another person to attend a meeting of the Authority on the commissioner’s behalf.

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person attending the meeting on behalf of the commissioner may speak at that meeting but—

(a) may not vote, and

(b) is not to be treated as a member of the Authority for any purpose. ” .

5. In paragraph 8 of that Scheme, after “the Authority” insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

6. After that paragraph, insert—

“ 8A. —(1) A relevant police and crime commissioner appointed as a member of the Authority under paragraph 7A—

(a) comes into office on the date of that appointment, and

(b) continues to be a member of the Authority until the commissioner’s term of office comes to an end in accordance with section 50(7)(b) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(“the 2011 Act”).

(2) But if a vacancy arises in the office of the relevant police and crime commissioner (see section 59 of the 2011 Act) before the end of that term, the commissioner ceases to be a member of the Authority on the date on which the vacancy in the office is regarded under section 59(1) of the 2011 Act as occurring.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 9 and 11. ” .

7. In paragraph 12 of that Scheme—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (3), after “the Authority”, in the first place it appears, insert “appointed by a constituent authority”.

8. In paragraph 17 of that Scheme for “to 103” substitute “, 102(1) to (5), 103”.