15 December 2023 Appointment of Legally Qualified Chairs – 33 – 2023 This report seeks approval to ensure that the Eastern Region Police (Fire) and Crime Commissioners have a list of nominations to serve as Legally Qualified Chairs of misconduct panels under the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2012 and any successor legislation. It is proposed that the list of nominations be formed from those re-appointed as Legally Qualified Chairs and from those who have been newly selected to fulfil the role.