RECONSTITUTION OF THE POLICING BOARD
Established on 4th November 2001, the Policing Board’s first term of office ended on 31st March 2006, the second on 7th May 2007 and the third on 4 May 2011
The Policing Board is made up of 19 members, 10 politicial and 9 Independent.
Ten Political Members - who are all Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly - were appointed under d'Hondt principles.
How are Independent Members of the Policing Board chosen?
Following the devolution of Policing and Justice Independent Members are appointed by the Justice Minister.
Policing Board Members' allowances and terms and conditions of appointment are set by the Department of Justice. Appointments are for a term of up to four years with the possibility of a second term.
In applying for the Policing Board, candidates are requested to display an ability to develop and maintain co-operative working relationships, contribute to and commit to decisions, display an aptitude for strategic and analytical thinking and high standards of accountability.
In making appointments to the Policing Board, Part II of Schedule 1 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 requires the Minister for Justice to exercise his powers of appointment to ensure as far as is practicable that membership of the Policing Board is representative of the community in Northern Ireland.
