Secretariat is responsible for arranging Policing Board and Committee meetings, this includes the preparation of the programmes and agendas for meetings and drafting the minutes of each meeting.
The Branch maintains a register of Members attendances at Policing Board meetings and Policing Board Committee Meetings and attendances at other events. Additionally a register of Members’ interests is maintained. Other responsibilities include making arrangements for the participation of Members in:
- appointment boards for senior PSNI officers,
- PSNI appeals tribunals,
- student officer meetings
- student graduation ceremonies and
- a variety of other meetings and events
When required the Branch arranges travel for Members and staff attending conferences and meetings outside Northern Ireland.