Constitution

Contents

A. INTRODUCTION

B. THE CONSTITUTION

 

Part 1 – Summary and Explanation

 

Part 2 – Articles of the Constitution

Article 1 – The Constitution

Article 2 – Members of the Council

Article 3 – Citizens and the Council

Article 4 – The Full Council

Article 5 – Chairing the Council

Article 6 – Overview and Scrutiny Committees

Article 7 – The Cabinet

Article 8 – Regulatory Committees

Article 9 – The Standards Committee

Article 10 – Area Committees and Forums

Article 11 – Joint Arrangements

Article 12 – Officers

Article 13 – Decision Making

Article 14 – Finance, Contracts and Legal Matters

Article 15 – Review and Revision of the Constitution

Article 16 – Suspension, Interpretation and Publication of the Constitution

Schedule 1 – Description of Executive Arrangements

Part 3 – Responsibility for Functions

Responsibility for Functions

 

Part 4 – Rules of procedure

Council Procedure Rules

Access to Information Procedure Rules

Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules (including Standing Orders Regulating

Proceedings and Business)

Cabinet Procedure Rules

Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules

Standards Committee Procedure Rules

Development Control and Environmental Protection Committee Procedure Rules

Planning Committee - Procedure Rules

Licensing and Safety Committee Procedure Rules

Homelessness Review Committee Procedure Rules and Notes of Guidance

Personnel Committee - Rules and Procedure Relating to Appeals

Joint Health and Safety Consultative Committee Procedure Rules

Financial Procedure Rules

Contracts Procedure Rules

Officer Employment Procedure Rules (including Standing Orders Relating to Staff)

Part 5 – Codes and Protocols

Definition of Key Decisions

The National Code of Local Government Conduct

Officers' Code of Conduct

Whistleblowing - Code of Practice

Protocol on Member/Officer Relations

Protocol for the Annual Appointment of the Cabinet, Leader, Committees and

Representatives on Outside Bodies

Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers Dealing with Planning Matters

Complaints Procedure

Information Security Policy

Internet and E-mail Policy

Members' Use of Council IT Facilities - Code of Practice

Mobile Technology Good Practice Guide

Protocol on Member Involvement in Commercial Transactions

Anti Fraud & Corruption Policy

Local Ward Member Protocol

 

Part 6 – Members' Allowances Scheme

Members' Allowances Scheme

 

Part 7 – Management Structure

Management Structure

 

Part 8 – Scheme of Delegation to Officers

Scheme of Delegation to Officers

 

Part 9 – Summary of the Public's Rights to Attend Meetings and to Inspect and Copy Documents

Summary of the Public's Rights to Attend Meetings and to Inspect and Copy Documents

 

Part 10 – Register of Members of the Cabinet

Register of Members of the Cabinet

 

Part 11 – Public Question Time Procedures

At Council Meetings (See also Council Procedure Rule 10)

At Overview and Scrutiny Committee Meetings

At Cabinet Meetings

 

Part 12 – Revisions to the Constitution

Revisions to the Constitution