Is it me, or does anyone else think it strange that so many organisations and individuals waited until Mold confirmed that he would not be seeking reelection, before coming out of the woodwork to say what a nasty man Mold is. I can think of no reason why the Police Federation, for example, did not speak out earlier. The many female police officers in the county surely must have wondered what on earth was going on.
I also think that the time has come for change in the way the police, fire and crime panel is made up. At the moment the panel is made up of councillors from the two main parties, with the Tories having more seats, and 3 independent members. In my opinion the panel is there to serve the whole population of the county, not just one section which happened to gain more seats at the last local government elections. If the panel had been more politically impartial, I believe Mold would have not got away with his disgraceful behaviour for as long as he did. The panel should be more like a board of directors and have the power to remove the PFCC at any time during his term if he fails to perform to expected standards and call for a new election to be held . This board should consist of an equal number of councillors from the two main parties, one councillor from the 3rd placed party and 2 voluntary independent members, 11 in total. All panel members should vote in the chair and deputy chair from a list of nominees who have put their name forward.
Something like the above would be far better for democracy in Northamptonshire.
Absolutely agree with your comments. The next political party who win the elections should review the panel objectives and make changes for the sake of transparency.
Thank you Anita, I just thought that instead of just celebrating Mold’s demise, we should think about how to improve processes that might improve the whole future of the county.
Sounds as if misogyny seminars are exactly the thing he should be attending. At least he'd be learning something and doing something in return for his last month's salary.
Ha.ha.ha... Caroline one of the Cllr Andre Gonzalez did suggest further training for Mold after eight years being a Commissioner. I do not think any training would have help him. His ego get in the way of everything. Unfortunately, Councillors like Maxwell, Mercer, David Smith, Pritchard, Roberts, Baker and Co-optad independent panel member Woodhouse looked at him in adoration . He can do no wrong. What a sham of a panel.
Is it me, or does anyone else think it strange that so many organisations and individuals waited until Mold confirmed that he would not be seeking reelection, before coming out of the woodwork to say what a nasty man Mold is. I can think of no reason why the Police Federation, for example, did not speak out earlier. The many female police officers in the county surely must have wondered what on earth was going on.
I also think that the time has come for change in the way the police, fire and crime panel is made up. At the moment the panel is made up of councillors from the two main parties, with the Tories having more seats, and 3 independent members. In my opinion the panel is there to serve the whole population of the county, not just one section which happened to gain more seats at the last local government elections. If the panel had been more politically impartial, I believe Mold would have not got away with his disgraceful behaviour for as long as he did. The panel should be more like a board of directors and have the power to remove the PFCC at any time during his term if he fails to perform to expected standards and call for a new election to be held . This board should consist of an equal number of councillors from the two main parties, one councillor from the 3rd placed party and 2 voluntary independent members, 11 in total. All panel members should vote in the chair and deputy chair from a list of nominees who have put their name forward.
Something like the above would be far better for democracy in Northamptonshire.
Absolutely agree with your comments. The next political party who win the elections should review the panel objectives and make changes for the sake of transparency.
Precisely. They all acted like schoolboys too fearful to upset the headmaster - until he was down in the gutter.
Thank you Anita, I just thought that instead of just celebrating Mold’s demise, we should think about how to improve processes that might improve the whole future of the county.
Sounds as if misogyny seminars are exactly the thing he should be attending. At least he'd be learning something and doing something in return for his last month's salary.
Ha.ha.ha... Caroline one of the Cllr Andre Gonzalez did suggest further training for Mold after eight years being a Commissioner. I do not think any training would have help him. His ego get in the way of everything. Unfortunately, Councillors like Maxwell, Mercer, David Smith, Pritchard, Roberts, Baker and Co-optad independent panel member Woodhouse looked at him in adoration . He can do no wrong. What a sham of a panel.
Good spot and update, Sarah!
Northamptonshire has unwittingly re-enacted the Jeremy Kyle Show, hasn't it?
This is why this county, perhaps outside of London, has become an unfortunate laughingstock. Not for long... because I'm here.