But former police authority chairwoman Jacqui Rayment said the role was proving a "very costly experiment".

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His Labour colleague Councillor Jacqui Rayment has taken over as leader.

BBC: Richard Williams

The independent inquiry concluded Mr Morrell, Mr Williams and deputy leader Councillor Jacqui Rayment fell below national guidelines of openness and honesty for public life - known as the Nolan principles.

BBC: Richard Williams

The independent inquiry concluded the behaviour of Mr Morrell, Mr Williams and the then deputy leader Mrs Rayment fell below national guidelines of openness and honesty in public life - known as the Nolan principles.

BBC: Richard Williams