Decision details

13/00089 - Transfer of Coroners’ Officers

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To seek authority to fund Coroners’ Officers transferring from Kent Police with effect from 1.1.2014.

 

Financial Implications:

This is an unfunded pressure and final agreement will have to be reached with Kent Police before the transfer takes place.

Legal Implications:

KCC is legally liable for providing coroners officers – Section 24 of Coroners and Justice Act 2009 places a legal duty on local authorities to provide coroners officers.
Equality Implications:
None

 

Decision:

As Cabinet Member for Community Services I agree to authorise the transfer of the employment of Coroners Officers from Kent Police to Kent County Council.

Publication date: 07/01/2014

Date of decision: 07/01/2014

Effective from: 15/01/2014

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