Chief constable on £170k to retire for just one day to protect pension
Summary
Amanda Blakeman, North Wales Police Chief Constable, plans to retire for one day to protect her pension benefits under a national scheme. She will retire on 15 January and be reappointed on 17 January. This move is approved by local authorities to ensure her pension does not decrease.Key Facts
- Amanda Blakeman earns £170,000 a year as North Wales Police Chief Constable.
- She will retire for one day to protect her pension benefits.
- The plan follows the national Retire and Rehire Scheme.
- Her pension matures after 30 years but decreases with more service.
- During her one-day retirement, Deputy Chief Constable Nigel Harrison will take over temporarily.
- Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin supports the plan.
- The move will not cost taxpayers or disrupt police operations.
- A similar process was used by West Midlands Police Chief Constable last year.
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