Policies and procedures

• Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy

  Our Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy helps to develop and maintain an anti-fraud culture within the OPCC and Avon and Somerset Police.

• Data Protection and FOI

  Read our Data Protection and FOI Policy to find out how we use and protect your personal information

• Equal Opportunities

  The OPCC is committed to reflect the communities it serves.

• Ethical Framework Policies

  Our Ethical Framework Policy ensures transparency in all areas of the OPCC's work.

• Gifts and Hospitality Policy

  Our Gifts and Hospitality policy outlines the procedure for the OPCC.

• Governance and Scrutiny Policy

  The Governance and Scrutiny Policy summarises the OPCC's governance, decision making and scrutiny processes and procedures.

• Joint Governance Framework

  The Joint Scheme of Governance sets out the respective roles of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and Chief Constable.

• Pension Policy

  Our Pension policy outlines the pension forfeiture procedure followed by the OPCC.

• Political Restrictions

  Please read these guidelines to to explain the political restriction on OPCC staff and the principles of politically restricted posts

• Retentions Policy

  Our Retention policy outlines our recommended retention periods for difference categories of records, documents and data.

• Travel and Expenses Policy

  Our Travel and Expenses policy sets out the OPCC's procedures for claiming travel and other expenses.

• Whistleblowing Policy

  The OPCC always looks to conduct its business honestly and with integrity.