Councillor Mark Williamson said while he welcomed the judgement, he felt it was right that the democratic process had been followed "because the public have a right to challenge decisions if they feel they are flawed".

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West Yorkshire PCC Mark Burns-Williamson said he was also likely to have to make cuts.

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West Yorkshire's police and crime commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson said there were "serious issues arising from the report".

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Mark Burns-Williamson said a 3.8% rise in the police precept would allow the force to recruit 44 extra officers.

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Mark Burns-Williamson, police and crime commissioner for West Yorkshire, welcomed the IPCC's involvement.

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The appointment by West Yorkshire's commissioner, Mark Burns-Williamson, is subject to ratification by the Police and Crime Panel on 8 February.

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Mr Gilmore's appointment was approved at a public meeting of the West Yorkshire police and crime panel, after he was proposed by police and crime commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson.

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