This confirmation hearing took place on 9 June 2016. Read the transcript here.
The Mayor of London has proposed Councillor Sophie Linden, Deputy Mayor for Hackney, for the office of Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime (DMPC).
The DMPC heads up the Mayor’s Office for Policing & Crime (MOPAC) and is accountable to the Mayor for: the delivery of his Police and Crime Plan; for ensuring robust oversight of the police; and driving effective criminal justice and crime reduction services across London.
The Police and Crime Committee will question Councillor Linden about the proposed appointment to the office of Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime. Following the hearing, the Committee will make its recommendation to the Mayor as to whether they agree or reject the proposed appointment.
Questions are expected to cover four key areas:
- Whether the candidate is qualified for the position
- Whether the candidate has time and capacity for the position
- Whether the candidate is fit (independent and impartial) for the position
- The key responsibilities and issues for the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) for the future.
The confirmation hearing will take place on Thursday, 9 June at 10:00am in the Chamber at City Hall (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
The meeting can also be viewed via webcast.
Notes to editors
- In accordance with Schedule 4A of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (as amended 2007), the London Assembly may hold Confirmation Hearings in respect of specific appointments and make a recommendation to the Mayor on the candidates proposed for appointment.
- Under paragraph 10 of Schedule 4A of the GLA Act 1999 (as amended) and Standing Order 9.2.H, the Police and Crime Committee may veto the appointment of the candidate as Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime where the candidate is not a member of the London Assembly if at least two-thirds of the Members present and voting vote in favour of the veto.
- Steve O’Connell AM, Chairman of the Police and Crime Committee, is available for interviews. See contact details below.
- Full agenda papers.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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