Membership may be varied to accommodate evolving needs, but should include:
- The CRB's Operations Director, John O'Brien, as senior line manager responsible for the end-to-end process.
- An independent Non-executive Board Member, initially John Holden, who will also initially chair the Committee.
- A representative from the police, nominated by ACPO.
- A representative from the Registered Body community, preferably a member of the CRB consultative panel, to be agreed by that group.
- A Home Office-nominated policy representative, initially Bob Wright.
In addition, attendees may be sought as follows:
- A representative from Capita.
- A CRB manager with particular responsibilities for Registered Body liaison, standards and training.
- A second representative from the Registered Body community, recognising the different needs and capacities of larger and smaller Registered Bodies.
- A CRB manager with particular responsibilities for management information.
- A committee secretary from CRB.
- Other individuals whose particular expertise or contribution is sought by the Committee.
The Accounting Officer may also attend and may (in consultation with others as appropriate) review membership or the continuing relevance of the Committee at any time. Alternatives are allowed but discouraged. The Committee is quorate with the attendance of either the Operations Director (as alternate chair of the Committee) or the Non-executive member and one other, plus Committee secretary (who may be co-opted for that purpose).