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DORSET Police Authority is searching for new independent members and is particularly keen to hear from women, younger people and people from minority groups who will help the authority to reflect the diverse community it serves.

Applicants must be over 18 years old and if successful they can expect to spend around seven to ten hours a week on the role for which an allowance and expenses will be paid.

The new independent members will have the opportunity to serve a term of up to four years working alongside the existing four independent and nine councillor members.

The role exists to hold Dorset Police to account for the delivery of an efficient and effective police service on behalf of the people of Dorset.

The Chairman of Dorset Police Authority, Mike Taylor, said: "Police authorities have an increasingly important role to play in holding the police to account on behalf of local people and this recruitment process will give successful applicants the chance to do just that.

"Police authorities need to reflect the diverse communities they serve so we want to encourage people to apply from groups that are currently under-represented. We are particularly looking for people who are active in their local communities and welcome applications from people with skills in community and race relations.

"But we are also looking for Independent members who have other relevant expertise such as management, business, finance, public service, or the equalities field. It is our job to make sure that local people get the highest standards of service from their local police across all areas and at all levels."

To find out more contact Martin Goscomb, Chief Executive, or visit www.dpa.police.uk The closing date for applications is Friday May 30.

2:47pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

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