30.2 This is the strategic meeting that directs, governs and manages all issues to do with MAPPA, it also:

• Ensures that appropriate MAPPA processes are developed, defined and issued to all components of the Responsible Authority, Duty to Co-operate Agencies and all other relevant partners and stakeholders.
• Promotes the consistent implementation of best practice in MAPPA arrangements throughout England and Wales, to achieve the highest standards in risk assessment and management.
• Advises the relevant Secretaries of State (MoJ, Home Office and any other department that contributes to MAPPA) on arrangements to monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of MAPPA.
• Consults with commissioners and police to advise the Secretary of State and the Police, Prisons and Probation Services on MAPPA resource requirements.
• Promotes the effective use and development of ViSOR.

30.3 Membership includes:

• Head of the Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) Public Protection Group (PPG)
• The senior nominated representative of the police
• The senior nominated representative of the Probation Service
• The senior nominated representative of HM Prison Service
• Specialist representatives of the HMPPS PPG
• Representatives of the Youth Justice Board (YJB)
• Representatives of the Department of Health and Social Care
• Representatives of the Parole Board