Council constitution

The council constitution sets out how we operate and how decisions are made. You can download it from the the list of pdf files below.

Section 1: introduction

• Part 1: introduction

Section 2: governance

• Part 2 A: articles of the constitution
• Part 2 B: responsibility for functions

Section 3: rules and regulations

• Part 3 A: standing orders
• Part 3 B: financial regulations

Section 4: members and standards

• Part 4 A: code of conduct for members
• Part 4 B: scheme of members allowances
• Part 4 C: protocol for member and officer relations

Section 5: delegations to officers

• Part 5 A: statutory and proper officers
• Part 5 B: scheme of delegation to officers

Section 6: protocols and policies

• Part 6 A: protocols and conventions
• Part 6 B: code of conduct for employees
• Part 6 C: whistle-blowing policy

Documents referred to in the constitution not forming part of the constitution

• Part 3 B: anti-fraud bribery and corruption
• Part 3 B: banking and cash handling procedures
• Part 3 B: financial management and planning
• Part 3 B: financial systems and procedures
• Part 3 B: partnerships and external arrangements
• Part 3 B: risk management and controls
• Complaints procedure
• Disciplinary procedure
• Grievance resolution procedure