Council Constitution

Complete copy of the Constitution

• Council Constitution

Part 1 - The Constitution

• A - Summary and Explanation

• B - Articles of the Constitution

Part 2 - The Full Council

• A - Council Terms of Reference

• B - Responsibility for Council Functions

• C - Council Rules of Procedure

Part 3 - The Executive/Cabinet

• A - Responsibilities and Procedure Rules for Cabinet

• B - Budget and Policy Framework

Part 4 - Overview and Scrutiny

• A - Purpose and Procedure Rules for Overview and Scrutiny

• B - Terms of Reference for Overview and Scrutiny

Part 5 - Scheme of Delegation to Officers

• A - Scheme of Delegation

• B - Proper Officer Functions

Part 6 - Terms of Reference of all other Committees, Panels and other Bodies of the Council

• Terms of Reference of Forums, Panels and Committees

Part 7 - The Codes, Protocols and Advice

• A - Members' Code of Conduct

• B - Members' Planning Code of Conduct

• C - Officers' Code of Conduct

• D - Member/Officer Protocol

• E - Advice to Members

• F - Protocol for Public Speaking at Meetings

Part 8 - Other Rules of Procedure

• A - Contract Procedure Rules

• B - Officer Employment Procedure Rules

• C - Finance Procedure Rules

• D - Property Procedure Rules

• E - Access to Information Procedure Rules

Part 9 - Miscellaneous Items

• A - Members' Allowances