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| Press Releases |
| Statement from West Yorkshire Police Authority |
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Tuesday, 7 July, 2009
The following statement has been released about the Chief Constable's salary.
The Chief Constable receives a locally agreed package in addition to the salary and allowances set nationally by the Police Negotiating Board.
This package is unique to Sir Norman Bettison and reflects his exceptional experience and abilities, his significant national responsibilities and the exceptional demands currently placed upon the Force and it’s Chief Constable.
In agreeing the package the Police Authority was mindful that the circumstances of Sir Norman’s appointment were very unusual, if not unique. Having previously retired from the police service, Sir Norman was unable to participate in the Police Pension Scheme. His service in this role will therefore not attract any pension entitlement, and in addition his police pension was suspended upon re-appointment to the police service as required under regulations.
This resulted in a considerable cost saving to the Authority, as it was not required to make the usual employer’s contribution to the Police Pension Fund. The package was therefore agreed at a level which is cost neutral to the taxpayer as compared with the total package available to any other postholder. |
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