The details of local candidates are now out on the website (www.choosemypcc.org.uk) and I have taken a look for my area.
What do people think about this post? - I am not clear how much clout they will have and whether they will simply be like many politicians who are elected to parliament - full of great ideas but pretty powerless in the face of political pressures, budgets and the realities of life.
They will be paid between £65K and £100K a year, so I guess that is one motivation for them to stand. And who will scrutinise them?
Does the process of election seem a valid one? - or is it just window dressing, seeing as I have little idea who these chaps are.
I would be very interested to know what others think.
Kate Garroway-Care at home costs