Definition IFCAs will be a visible, respected and trusted regulator within coastal communities and will maintain and deliver a strategy to communicate their vision and duties effectively. IFCAs will engage with policy makers, industry, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), recreational and commercial users; and other regulators. They will work jointly and collaboratively with partner organisations across boundaries; will participate and contribute to the development and implementation of regional and national marine policy, including the marine planning regime; will take long-term strategic decisions and manage risks effectively. IFCAs may maintain a national body to co-ordinate the activities of authorities that are party to arrangements. The IFCA will: maintain & implement an effective communication strategy. maintain its website, ensuring public access to current fisheries and conservation information for the District, including management requirements and byelaws. Non-reserved IFCA Committee papers will be published. Contribute to coordinated activity at a national level. With its principal partners, have a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities. Memoranda of Understanding with MMO, Natural England, Environment Agency and Cefas will be maintained. Opportunities for greater efficiencies, effective joint working and collaboration will be explored and implemented when feasible Outcomes Indicators SC1A: maintain a database of stakeholder contacts - reviewed & updated by 31 March annually. SC1B : complete a review of its Communication Strategy & Implementation Plan by 31 March each year. SC1C : review its website by last working day per month SC1D : review its website & meets the objectives of its communication strategy: 31 March annually. SC1E : review all of its Memoranda of Understanding by 31 March annually. There will be a clear plan in place to update MoUs where necessary, to an agreed timescale. SC1F : By 31 March each year, the IFCA will have participated appropriately, proportionately and at the right level of delegation, in regional and national fisheries and conservation activity identified in the Annual Plan. IFCA SUCCESS CRITERIA 1 IFCAs are recognised & heard, balancing the economic needs of the fishery whilst working in partnership and engaging with stakeholders
IFCA SUCCESS CRITERIA 2 IFCAs implement a fair, effective and proportionate enforcement regime Definition The IFCA enforcement regime is risk-based, makes appropriate use of intelligence, meets legislative standards & complies with the Regulators Code. It should make effective use of the resources available to regulators; complement & align, if possible, with the regimes in adjacent IFCA Districts & management by other organisations including the MMO & Environment Agency. Consistency & fairness are important. Regulatory compliance is promoted. Enforcement action is carried out by trained, professional officers working to clear standards of conduct. The IFCA will: Publish its Enforcement Risk Register & Strategy, clearly setting out its approach to achieving regulatory compliance & potential sanctions that may be applied for infringements &/or offences. Have developed consistency in regulations (byelaws) with other organisations. Manage operational activity (e.g. through a Tasking & Coordination Group) & capture, record, evaluate & disseminate intelligence that is compatible with partner organisations. It is engaged in joint working with partner organisations. Ensure warranted IFCOs are trained & accredited to nationally agreed standards. They will maintain professionalism & make appropriate interventions to deliver efficient, effective enforcement activity. Outcomes Indicators SC2A : Ensure its Enforcement Risk Register & Strategy are published & available on its website from 1 April annually. SC2B : Demonstrate in its Annual Report how it has worked with other regulators to achieve consistent quality, application & enforcement of management measures. SC2C : Compile records of enforcement activity; provide them to the National Inshore Marine Enforcement Group (NIMEG) & publish them on its website. SC2D : Adopt the national Code of Conduct for IFCOs, review it annually & publish on its website by 1 April. SC2E : Ensure the Code of Conduct for IFCOs is reflected in work objectives & annual appraisals. SC2F : Warranted Officers attain accreditation & undertake Continuing Professional Development.
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