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Rotherham child abuse: New PCC to be chosen after Shaun Wright quits Rotherham child abuse: New PCC to be chosen after Shaun Wright quits
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The process for appointing a new police commissioner (PCC) for South Yorkshire is set to begin following the resignation of Shaun Wright.The process for appointing a new police commissioner (PCC) for South Yorkshire is set to begin following the resignation of Shaun Wright.
Mr Wright stepped down after a report found 1,400 children were victims of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013.Mr Wright stepped down after a report found 1,400 children were victims of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013.
He was the head of children's services in Rotherham between 2005 and 2010.He was the head of children's services in Rotherham between 2005 and 2010.
The police and crime panel is likely to appoint an interim commissioner ahead of a vote for a permanent replacement.The police and crime panel is likely to appoint an interim commissioner ahead of a vote for a permanent replacement.
The former PCC was booed when he appeared before the panel in the past week.The former PCC was booed when he appeared before the panel in the past week.
He also endured calls from members of public and child sexual exploitation victims for him to step down.He also endured calls from members of public and child sexual exploitation victims for him to step down.
His deputy Tracey Cheetham resigned last month saying she felt "unable to continue" in the role and called on Mr Wright to go.His deputy Tracey Cheetham resigned last month saying she felt "unable to continue" in the role and called on Mr Wright to go.
She has been put forward as a candidate for the post of acting commissioner alongside PCC treasurer Steve Pick.
The meeting, being held at Rotherham Town Hall, is expected to trigger a formal by-election process.The meeting, being held at Rotherham Town Hall, is expected to trigger a formal by-election process.
In the November 2012 South Yorkshire PCC election Mr Wright was elected with 51.35% of voters backing him. The turnout was 14.53%.In the November 2012 South Yorkshire PCC election Mr Wright was elected with 51.35% of voters backing him. The turnout was 14.53%.