160Monitoring costs of scheme

160 Monitoring costs of scheme

160 Monitoring costs of scheme

(1) A committee is established to conduct an annual review of, and provide a report to the Minister and the Treasurer about, the following matters—

(a) the cost to the State of the scheme,

(b) the number of claims made under the scheme,

(c) fairness to police officers of the scheme.

(2) The committee consists of the following members—

(a) a representative of the Commissioner nominated by the Commissioner,

(b) a representative of the Police Association of NSW nominated by the Association,

(c) a representative of ICNSW nominated by the chief executive of ICNSW.

(3) If a report under subsection (1) advises that the cost of the scheme in a year exceeds the amount budgeted for the scheme, the Minister and the Treasurer must review the operation of this part in consultation with the following—

(a) the Commissioner,

(b) the Police Association of NSW.

(4) The Minister and the Treasurer may consult with any insurers providing cover under the scheme.

(5) The Commissioner must ensure the Police Association of NSW has access to the information necessary for the committee to conduct a review under this section.