Scheme of Corporate Governance

What is corporate governance?

Corporate governance is the framework of rules, policies and procedures that supports good decision-making and accountability.

It helps ensure that:

• decisions are made in a clear and transparent way
• public money is managed responsibly
• roles and responsibilities are clearly defined
• risks are identified and managed appropriately

Scheme of Corporate Governance

The Scheme of Corporate Governance explains how governance arrangements operate across the OPCC and Cheshire Constabulary.

It brings together the key documents that support:

• decision-making
• financial management
• accountability and oversight
• ethical standards and conduct

Financial regulations

The scheme includes financial regulations and procedures that help ensure public funds are managed properly.

These set out how we:

• manage budgets and spending
• procure goods and services
• monitor financial performance
• achieve value for money

Decision-making and accountability

The Scheme of Corporate Governance explains:

• who is responsible for making decisions
• how decisions are recorded and published
• how the PCC and Chief Constable are held accountable for their responsibilities

This helps ensure openness and transparency in the way we work.

Why this matters

Having clear governance arrangements helps us:

• use public resources effectively
• comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• maintain high standards of conduct
• provide confidence that policing is accountable and transparent

Scheme of Corporate Governance

You can read the Scheme below: